Please note as of Monday the 30th of May 2022, at 12.30pm, the closing date for this advert was amended.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH749143
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2022 with possible extension and/or permanency
Cecil Andrews College has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher – Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) to join the friendly team. Pre-Service / Graduate Teachers are welcome to apply.
The successful applicant should ideally be student focussed, motivated and have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. You should possess the professional knowledge, understandings and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant HASS curriculum through engaging programs that are relevant to student needs.
Cecil Andrews College, an Independent Public School, is situated in Seville Grove. The College provides programs to support a range of students with pathways to university, State Training Providers (TAFE) and the workplace. Pastoral care and a focus on positive, respectful relationships are priorities at the College.
Cecil Andrews College is acknowledged as a leading school in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education and innovation with a strong focus on Project Based Learning across the curriculum. The college has a purpose-built STEAM building with state of the art facilities and is a Teacher Development School (TDS) for Technology. The TDS program is a Department of Education initiative that shares teacher expertise across schools and provides teachers across Western Australia with quality professional learning support. All staff at Cecil Andrews College form an active part of the TDS team and participate in the development and delivering of professional learning.
Cecil Andrews College provides a specialised differentiated curriculum for those identified as academically talented, providing them with opportunities for extension and enrichment in Quantitative Sciences and Humanities. The College provides specialist gifted and talented programs in the areas of Australian Rules Football and Performing Arts.
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 Cecil Andrews College can be found by visiting cecilandrewscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications.
For further job related information:
Please contact Nathan Morton, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9234 3400 or emailing nathan.morton@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 four (4) pages 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;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; and
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
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.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 7 June 2022.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
