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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Melville Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated, and innovative Teacher in Charge (TIC) – Netball, to join their state-wide accredited and Netball WA endorsed Specialist Netball Program.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.melville.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled, energetic, and enthusiastic leader who will ideally continue to build on the current successes of the Specialist Netball Program. It is ideal that the Specialist Netball TIC will have their Intermediate coaching accreditation, be working towards their Advanced coaching accreditation, and have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or be willing to obtain it). The successful applicant will ideally have high standards of organization, professionalism, and will ideally embrace opportunities for collaboration and partnerships within the school and the wider netball community.
The suitable applicant will ideally be responsible for working closely with the Netball Specialist Team and the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Department to drive improvement strategies in both netball and HPE. They should actively participate in and lead ongoing professional learning opportunities, reflecting on their own leadership practices to build staff capacity and enhance student engagement, to sustain a culture of high-quality teaching. They will ideally work in collaboration with the Head of Learning Area and the HPE team to lead strategies and identified initiatives in HPE that continue to drive a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across Years 7 to 12.
Melville SHS is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. We provide opportunities for aspirant teacher leaders, and we are firmly committed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across our school. Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS and the successful applicant should share our passion for achieving this purpose.
Melville SHS is a vibrant multi-cultural school which aims to provide students with a world class educational experience. This is achieved through the provision of opportunities for intellectual, physical, creative, and social development through high quality teaching and strong pastoral care relationships. The school offers students access to our highly regarded programs including an academic Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program. Melville SHS has Approved Specialist Programs in Aviation Studies, Graphic Design Media, and Netball in addition to a school-based merit-selected Academic Extension Course and Music in Focus program. We are also an Intensive English Centre and offer an International Fee-Paying Student program.
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 Kylee Coonan, Deputy Principal on (08) 6274 1300 or Recruitment.Melville.SHS@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 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/TCH917298
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 Wednesday, 11 September 2024.