This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Join Our Dynamic Team at Gilmore College!
Moral Purpose: We transform positive relationships into meeting the unique learning potential of every student.
At Gilmore College, we live by our SOAR values: Supportive, Aspirational, Organised, Resilient. We’re committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive. If you share these values and are passionate about making a difference, we want you on our team!.
Why Gilmore College?
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher (specialising in the delivery of Information Technology programs) to join our vibrant team. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or in your final year of study this is your opportunity to shine.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion and Professionalism: A highly professional and passionate individual who should be eager to make a difference.
- Innovative Teaching: Someone who should be able to analyse learning areas and individual student data in Design and Technology to boost student achievement and deepen subject knowledge.
- Experience and Skills: Familiarity with Whole School Instructional Models, Explicit Instruction methods, and a strong grasp of whole-school Literacy and Numeracy are highly desirable. The ability to support Students at Educational Risk (SAER) and extension classes is a skill set we are looking for.
- Team Player: A willingness to contribute to the growth and development of each Learning Area is an advantage.
What You’ll Do:
- High-Quality Teaching: You should deliver engaging and effective teaching and learning programs tailored to our students’ needs.
- Build Relationships: You should quickly establish and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
- Promote School Values: You will ideally use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to promote the school’s values, ethos, and priorities across the community.
- Positive Impact: You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating bright futures for them while collaborating with a close-knit team of dedicated teachers.
Find out more about our school by visiting gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Gilmore College is seeking to employ a dedicated Design and Technology Teacher to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant should have high expectations, with a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and can have the ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment. You should be a flexible and adaptive teacher, able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching using the Gilmore College Whole School Instructional Model. An ability to teach Design and Technology across all year levels from Years 7 – 12 is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication and interpersonal skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You will build positive relationships with your students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students. Your input in a high functioning team of Design and Technology teachers will be valued and lead to potential leadership opportunities in the areas of pedagogy, sustainability and curriculum.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mattew Paton, Principal by telephoning (08) 6595 2700 or emailing Matthew.Paton@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Matthew Paton on 0409 686 030.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to four (4) of pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH944218
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 January 2025
