Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH644253
Appointment Pool
Newman Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 school year.
Newman SHS is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teachers of Science to join their team. We are looking for teachers with excellent interpersonal skills who will provide high quality learning experiences for all students in Science. Early career teachers are encouraged to apply.
The suitable applicants will have a passion for secondary education, a positive attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively with a focus on high expectations of student progress and success.. The school’s values are The Newman Way – Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility. We are an AVID school, and you will have significant professional learning opportunities including access to Classroom Management Instructional Strategies. Newman SHS is currently involved in the Fogarty Edvance school improvement program. Through this program we have developed a clear Strategic Directions Document based on our data and evidenced based best practice.
You will have sound knowledge and teaching practice in the Science curriculum especially Years 7-10. The school currently runs ATAR Human Biology, with other upper school science offered through School Of Isolated And Distance Education (SIDE). You will be highly motivated, innovative and able to work collaboratively in a team environment designing and preparing relevant curriculum and assessment materials to meet our students at their point of need. A capacity to teach in other areas will be well regarded, as being flexible in a small school is an advantage.
Newman is a vibrant and welcoming Pilbara town with a wide range of facilities. The resource industry attracts workers from around Australia and across the world, with students coming from diverse cultural backgrounds. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, strong pastoral care and partnerships with the community. As a multicultural school, we acknowledge the Nyiyaparli traditional owner and Martu custodians, and recognise the many cultures that come together at our school. Living in Newman offers the opportunity to explore the stunning Pilbara region.
We have a proven record of both academic and vocational success. Our partnership with Aspire UWA ensures our distance from Perth is no barrier to students interested in tertiary studies. Strong partnerships have resulted in a strong school based traineeship program. The Pilbara Education Partnership with BHP offers opportunities to engage and extend students. The school is a STEM Enterprise school, partnering with Cecil Andrews College. A number of networks operate with other high schools in the state. The school has a range of impressive facilities, including state of the art Science laboratories.
Working at Newman SHS attracts a range of subsidies and allowances including the Country Teaching Program (CTP) Allowance and a Locality Allowance. Furthermore, you will be able to apply for a waiver on indexation on HECS HELP and FEE Help, and if you work full time for 4 years in a 6 year period, from 2023 you can apply to have the HELP debt remitted for education qualification related tuition costs.
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 Newman SHS can be found by visiting www.newmanshs.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 Daniel Drummond, Deputy Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Newman, by telephoning 9175 8100 or emailing daniel.drummond@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 three (3) 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 two (2) 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.
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;
- 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, 6 November 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
