This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
At Leeming Senior High School (SHS), we have been welcoming families for over 30 years. We are an Independent Public School committed to giving our students the best resources and environment possible to prepare them for a bright future. We see ourselves as partners with parents and students to provide a supporting and caring environment during the High School years.
Find out more about our school by visiting leeming.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Leeming SHS is seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed Technology and Enterprise Teacher to join our team.
Initially the role will involve delivering a combination of business and digital technology-based courses. However, moving beyond 2025 and for the successful candidate, there is scope to develop and deliver never-before-offered courses that take full advantage of our new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) classrooms and an opportunity to lead and grow Leeming’s STEM course offerings.
The successful applicant will join a diverse team of staff who are responsible for delivering a range of Business, Digital Technologies and Robotics subjects in line with the Western Australian Curriculum. The candidate will ideally establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment, modelling high expectations and a commitment to excellence.
As the successful candidate you should have a student-centred approach to teaching with the capacity to provide learning experiences that are inclusive and maximise the utilisation of technology in the classroom. Ideally, you will be able to cater to differing learning styles using a variety of teaching and learning strategies to engage and motivate all students.
Ideally you will display the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school Technology and Enterprise curriculum and have proven success working with very able students from Years 7 to 12.
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 Mohamad El-Chami, Deputy Principal on 9237 6800 or mohamad.elchami@education.wa.edu.au
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.
- 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
- Complete 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 two (2) 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/TCH938651
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 Monday, 17 February 2025
