Job opportunity

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE847177

This is a seventeen (17) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024 with possible extension

Secondary schools, District High Schools & Post-Secondary Pathways is seeking to appoint a Head of Department – Regional Learning Specialist (RLS), with the ability to teach any two of the following HASS ATAR courses; Year 11 & 12 Economics, Geography, History and Politics & Law.

The successful applicant will, in collaboration with the Manager Secondary, provide educational leadership by managing, developing, promoting and reporting on the Regional Learning Specialist (RLS) program, and provide leadership to specialist subject teachers who teach Year 11 and 12 ATAR courses in the Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences learning areas and provide up-to-date information on relevant specialist curriculum issues. The successful applicant will facilitate teaching and learning outcomes of the RLS team through effective performance management, and modelling and promoting a culture of improvement.

The Regional Learning Specialist Team supports Year 11 and 12 School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) students in regional and rural schools who are studying ATAR courses in the Mathematics, English, Science or Humanities and Social Science (HASS) learning areas. These expert classroom practitioners provide face-to-face support (through visits to regional schools) and online tuition and resources to senior secondary students to complement their SIDE studies. The RLS also provides professional guidance, expert advice and additional resources related to these courses to teachers in regional and rural schools to enhance the learning programs of their students.

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 division 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. 

Cultural Diversity

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.

Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
3. Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for regional ATAR students in the nominated learning areas.
4. Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.

Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position. The business needs of the branch 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.

All inquiries are welcomed

Please contact Tony Bird, Head of Department, Regional Learning Specialist team by telephoning 0436 631 568 or emailing Tony.Bird@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 all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.

Your application should include:

• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to five (5) 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.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

Eligibility and Training Requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
• hold a recognised teaching qualification and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
• complete
• the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement,
• training specific to this role required by Department policy,
• the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment, and
• the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 13 October 2023.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

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 division 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.