Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH864420
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2024
Governor Stirling Senior High School (SHS) is seeking an Italian teacher committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students.
To be successful in this role, you should be a passionate educator, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. It is highly desirable that applicants have detailed knowledge and understanding of the Year 7 to Year 10 Western Australian (WA) Language Curriculum and appointed staff will be given the opportunity to work across year groups, according to the school’s needs. Applicants who possess strong skills in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Italian, or the capacity to do so in the future will be highly regarded. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team and make a lasting contribution to our school community.
In addition, the successful applicant should ideally be self-reflective, promote a positive classroom environment and encourage students to progress to their potential by embedding our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Tolerance and Personal Excellence in their classroom practice. Our students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to become a person of honour and integrity. Our school motto of 'Honour before Honours' underpins our approach to teaching and learning.
Governor Stirling SHS is one of the premier schools in Western Australia. Founded in 1959, the school has a rich history of student success and achievement in both the sporting and academic arenas. This tradition continues with an ongoing commitment to the achievement of personal best and excellence in all aspects of school life. Staff will be expected to reflect in their work a commitment to the school values of respect, personal excellence, tolerance, honesty and responsibility.
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 Governor Stirling Senior High School can be found by visiting govo.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 Ashti Mullen, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6274 0300 or emailing ashti.mullen@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 two (2) 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;
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- 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 Thursday, 23 November 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
