Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH643768
Appointment Pool
Ellenbrook Secondary College (SC) is seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent or fixed term, full-time or 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.
We seek passionate and dedicated Music teachers to join our team, with a focus on contemporary, general music; with a qualification to deliver a Certificate III in Music Industries a preferable requirement. The Arts learning area engages in a number of before and after school extra-curricular activities in the way of music ensembles, arts clubs and musical productions. Teachers within the pool will also be encouraged to engage in these tasks.
Suitable applicants will have a passion for secondary education and the desire to impart their skills and knowledge to adolescent students. You will need to be self-motivated and prepared to enthusiastically embrace new opportunities.
Applicants should have an excellent capacity to communicate clearly and concisely with staff, students and the community and be able to articulate a clear vision that complements and supports the College’s excellent culture in teaching and learning. You will ideally have previous success with teaching students Music in a secondary school. High-level knowledge of the curriculum area and the ability to work in a team environment is required.
Ellenbrook SC is located in the community of Ellenbrook on the outskirts of Perth. It has the unique combination of country and city life with the benefits and resources of both. Located in the City of Swan, our community is growing and thriving. Our school seeks to contribute to, as well as benefit from that growth and our staff are dedicated to supporting and developing the youth of this community.
We are an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12 on a modern, beautifully landscaped campus. We have a very strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Staff identify and apply teaching strategies which ensure all children are achieving their best.
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 Ellenbrook SC can be found by visiting www.ellenbrooksc.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
Please contact Paul Clarke, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9297 9700 or emailing paul.clarke@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Paul Clarke, Associate Principal, on 0400 933 438.
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 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.
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 Wednesday, 14 October 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
