Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH846300
Appointment Pool
Gilmore College are seeking to establish a pool of Science Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
Suitable applicants should be able to analyse learning areas and individual student data in Science to improve student achievement and subject knowledge relevant to supporting student learning. Experience working with Whole School Instructional Models, methods employed in Explicit Instruction and understanding whole-school Literacy and Numeracy is highly desirable. The capacity to teach Australian Admission Tertiary Rank (ATAR) courses and previous experience or qualifications in teaching Science will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will ideally have knowledge and experience in teaching senior school classes, particularly in Psychology, with the skills to work with Students at Education Risk (SAER) and extension classes. Suitable applicants should display explicit understanding of differentiated learning and be willing to contribute to the growth and development of the Science Learning Area. The ability to provide high-quality teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students and maintain effective relationships quickly with all stakeholders is advantageous.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate, develop and promote the school's values, ethos and priorities across the school community is desirable. Ideally, suitable applicant will build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students while working with and supporting others in a close-knit team of teachers.
Gilmore College is an Independent public school that opened in 2008, continuing 52 previous years of secondary education provided by Kwinana Senior High School. The school continues the education of students from within the City of Kwinana area primary schools. Students thrive in an inclusive environment consisting of Australian Indigenous, European, African, Sub-Continental, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific Island Nation people. Our moral purpose, to meet our students' unique learning potential through positive relationships, drives interactions between our school community members.
Our positive behaviour school acronym is S.O.A.R., which stands for Supportive, Organised, Aspirational and Resilient and creates a tone for our welcoming and supportive environment. We provide a comprehensive curriculum with pathways to university, further study, training and employment. Our Moral Purpose - "transform positive relationships into meeting the unique learning potential of every student" drives our school culture.
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 Gilmore College can be found by visiting gilmorecollege.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 Dean Gurr, Principal by telephoning (08) 6595 2700 or emailing Dean.Gurr@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; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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 Friday, 3 November 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
