Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH618055

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2020 

Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?

Ballajura Community College (CC) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Teacher – Music.

The successful applicant will be able to provide innovative teaching and learning programs that nurture and inspire students.   You will work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team and have outstanding interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to communicate and relate to parents, students, staff and wider community members. You will also be able to articulate a clear vision that complements and supports the school’s excellent culture of teaching and learning and engage our students with musical opportunities in the broader community.

It would be desirable if the applicant holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as this teaching position offers a Certificate III course in Music Industry for students to undertake.

Ballajura CC is an Independent Public School, offering a diverse range of educational programs and opportunities.  The College's purpose is to provide a positive, caring and supportive environment that promotes lifelong learning and the College's values through the pursuit of personal excellence. Our greatest strength is the quality of our staff. We empower our staff, encourage and reward creativity and value individual and collective experience. Our staff make unique contributions to the College community and we constantly seek ways to improve our successes.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

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 Ballajura Community College can be found by visiting www.bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service

For further job related information:

Please contact Jenny Dickman, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9262 7777 or emailing jennifer.dickman@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 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 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.

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; and
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• 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 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 Friday, 28 February 2020

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS  

ARE NOT ACCEPTED.