Please be advised that as of Tuesday, 27 May 2025, the closing date has been extended.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Ballajura Community College (BCC) is an inclusive and comprehensive secondary school, successfully catering to the academic, social, and emotional development of students with diverse educational needs, including those with special needs. We offer approved specialist programs in ACE Advanced Curriculum Enrichment, as well as Excellence programs in music and basketball. BCC has a strong focus on ATAR pathways in Year 11/12 as well as Vocational Education and Training. BCC prides itself on an ethos that all students should be successful.
Find out more about our school by visiting bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic education professional?
BCC is seeking a talented, hardworking, dedicated, and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher. Ideally, the successful applicant will have a proven ability to provide high-quality learning experiences for all students and be willing to join our Technologies team.
As the successful applicant, you should be highly motivated, student and relationship-focused, and able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. You will utilise innovative initiatives and work effectively within a dynamic team. This may involve reflecting on and assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and cultivating a safe learning environment. With effective interpersonal skills, you should work closely with students, teachers, and the community to instil rigor, resilience, and pride, enabling students to achieve their full potential.
The successful applicant will be provided the opportunity to work in our Technology Team across Years 7 – 12. You will show an ability to cater for a diverse range of student learning needs. A proven ability to successfully teach year 11 and 12 courses is highly desirable. We are looking for committed teachers who know they can make a difference and will support the school’s vision and future direction. It would be advantageous to have the ability deliver the Nationally Recognised Certificate Qualification in Engineering, however not essential.
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 Barry Smith, Deputy Principal on (08) 9262 7777 or barry.smith@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. 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
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) 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/TCH970947
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, 9 June 2025
