Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH594238
Appointment Pool
Exmouth District High School (DHS) is seeking to establish a Teacher - Primary Pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies commencing Term 4, 2019 and up to the end of Term 3 2020. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements up to the end of Term 3, 2020.
Exmouth DHS is looking for committed, professional and collaborative teachers who are able to work effectively in teams. Suitable applicants will have excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop effective relationships with students, staff and parents. Suitable applicants will be passionate educators, have a contemporary teaching pedagogy and be committed to making a difference in the lives of students. They will have the skills and experience to provide high quality teaching that meet the needs of the students while addressing the targets of the school’s Business Plan.
Exmouth DHS is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 450 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are passionate about providing the best possible education for the children of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures. Successful applicants would join a team of 35 teaching staff and 25 support staff.
Teachers at Exmouth are focussed on continuous improvement. As part of a vibrant professional learning community, teachers at Exmouth DHS engage in peer observation. We are seeking teachers who have a genuine passion for student learning, high expectations of student achievement and progress and who take pride in nurturing and challenging all individuals. Suitable applicants will be able to work collaboratively in high performance teams to create an engaging and stimulating learning environment.
We are seeking a teacher who is creative in their approach and recognises students’ individual needs and provides an inclusive learning environment. All our teaching staff participate in the Classroom Management Strategies /Instructional Strategies program so skills in co-operative learning would be advantageous. You would be involved in providing high-level support and participation in team planning for curriculum policy and programs, as well as collaboration with members of the school community.
Exmouth is a coastal community of situated in the remote North West of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km south west of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Exmouth District High School can be found by visiting www.exmouthdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Ray Denholm, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Exmouth by telephoning (08) 9947 8888 or emailing raymond.denholm@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school;
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position;
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager).
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
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If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or www.trb.wa.gov.au.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 26 August 2019.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.