This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Butler College is seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Teacher with a passion for Arts/Media education.
Our Arts team deliver a high-quality and engaging environment for all budding artists. Our Performing Arts pathway focuses on the Music and Dance contexts, working closely with the Instrumental Music School (IMMS) to provide music students with additional learning and performance opportunities. Our Performing Arts students enjoy multiple opportunities to showcase their talents at school events, showcase evenings and outside-of-school performances and competitions. We deliver both traditional Visual Arts and Design in the Visual Arts pathway. Our digital media and photography expertise provides students access to our state-of-the-art resources and facilities, including our incredible TV and Audio Recording studios, providing students with the highest level of exposure to real-world technology and applications.
Founded in 2013, we are a public inclusive secondary school for students in Years 7 to Year 12. Our focus on working together and fostering relationships cultivates confidence and resilience in students. Our comprehensive curriculum is delivered by professional, dedicated and highly qualified teachers, ensuring students receive an education of the highest standard.
Find out more about our school by visiting butlercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be open to developing the technology skills required to use Arts equipment. They should be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. They would use their professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant Arts curriculum, from the early and middle adolescent phases of learning, through to senior secondary courses.
The successful applicant should be an enthusiastic adopter of a college wide Instructional Teaching model, informed by the Teach Well suite of resources and Classroom Management Systems (CMS) skills. They should be committed to personal and professional growth and embrace opportunities for collaboration.
The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to develop innovative classroom practices and utilise ICT to provide integrated, personalised, and authentic learning experiences for students. A key attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are fun, purposeful, relevant and cater for differing student learning needs.
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 Kate Burrows, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9561 4200 or by emailing Kate.Burrows@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 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 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/TCH969280
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 Thursday, 5 June 2025
