Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH712682
Appointment Pool
Kinross College are seeking to establish a pool of English Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year.
As a teacher at Kinross College, suitable applicants will work as part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the College community. They will also have an opportunity to exhibit their passion for English. Suitable applicants will ideally be confident in teaching students across Years 7 to 10 with particular focus on providing relevant and engaging courses linking to the Western Australian Curriculum. They should also be able to incorporate technology to best meet the needs of our students based on researched informed pedagogy.
Suitable applicants will ideally have high expectations, and display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies, and have the ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment. They will also ideally be flexible and adaptive, and be able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching.
Suitable applicants will reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice using a variety of methods, and promote an environment of active and positive learning. They will differentiate curriculum to meet the learning needs of your students and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. With ideally effective interpersonal skills, and a willingness to adopt a ‘restorative’ approach, suitable applicants will work with students, teachers, and the community to instil our school values, allowing students to achieve their full potential.
As an English Teacher - you will be responsible for supporting the collaborative approach to curriculum planning, providing learning programs to students according to the needs of the school community, and modelling exemplary classroom practice. There is scope to develop your skills in emerging technologies including automated production and to further your aspirational interests. Suitable applicants would also assist in the development and implementation of innovative classroom practices, integrate information technology into the curriculum, assist with the pastoral care of students and liaise with parents as required.
Kinross College incorporates the John Fleming Explicit Teaching model, with a school wide professional learning program as part of our school wide pedagogy. Applicants are expected to have a strong commitment to up-skilling and ensuring the continued implementation of the model.
The expanding enrolment numbers over recent years, indicate the numerous specialist academic and sporting programs offered by the College, are resulting in the College becoming a highly preferred public school option. Many parents are now choosing Kinross College over many private school alternatives.
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 Kinross College can be found by visiting kinrosscollege.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 Jeanavieve Walia, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9233 6700 or emailing Jeanavieve.Walia@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 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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; and
- Hold full, non-practising or provisional registration with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full, non-practising or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). 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, 10 November 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
