Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH646722
Appointment Pool
We are seeking to establish a pool of Humanities and Social Sciences (History) Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 & 2022 school years. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 & 2022 school years.
Suitable applicants will have the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to teach History to Year 11 and Year 12 students. It would be highly desirable that candidates address the criteria in context with Sevenoaks unique teaching environment. People of culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Sevenoaks Senior College presents a fresh new approach to senior schooling in Western Australia.
The College caters for up to 500 Year 11 and Year 12 students from across the metropolitan area. The College is located near the Cannington train station. It is the local school for students from Cannington and Maddington areas. Our vision is to empower our students through their engagement in education and training so that they fulfil their own educational, career and social expectations and participate positively in Australian society.
We are a very dynamic and diverse educational community, with students and their teachers - together with their parents, community members and industry partners - all working collaboratively within a team environment
The college offers a suite of programs: involving a comprehensive range of WACE courses, VET qualifications at our Trade Training Centre and a BIG PICTURE engagement Academy. Sevenoaks SC offers a suite of programs involving a comprehensive range of ATAR courses, Vocational Education Training and Trade Training Centre certificates and International Centre. Sevenoaks has partnerships with the Clontarf and Wirrpanda Foundations and a comprehensive Follow the Dream program for our Aboriginal students.
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 Sevenoaks Senior College can be found by visiting www.sevenoaks.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 Fiona Thomson, Vice Principal, by telephoning 0488 114 918 or emailing fiona.thomson@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 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; 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 Wednesday, 21 October 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
