This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Eastern Goldfields College is seeking a Teacher – Design & Technology - Automotive to join their high-quality regional school.
Eastern Goldfields College is a progressive Independent Public School which caters for students in Year 11 and Year 12. As a senior college, we encourage students to take ownership of their learning and achieve their very best.
The College exists in a unique and diverse educational domain. It shares facilities with Central Regional TAFE (Kalgoorlie campus) and the WA School of Mines (WASM). It is the College vision for our students to achieve high academic, vocational and social standards by fully embracing the learning opportunities that the co-located site provides.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.egc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Design and Technology Teacher you will ideally provide high quality teaching and learning opportunities in our Trades, Industry and Enterprise learning area, while creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students. We’re looking for an engaging, energetic teacher, who is a future thinker, someone who can build upon our traditional trades courses and build capacity to meet the needs of our twenty-first Century learners by preparing them for real-world futures in Trades, Industry and Enterprise
We’re looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, who is committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. Ideally, you should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative, and able to work effectively in a team environment. You should reflect and assess the effectiveness of your teaching practice using a variety of methods available, promote an environment of active and positive learning and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the capacity to teach students of varying ability levels across Year 11 and 12 in a safe and accountable learning environment, differentiating curriculum where needed. Knowledge and experience in teaching Certificate Courses, metal fabrication, building and construction, or a passion for developing and teaching industrial systems being highly regarded.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020.00 a year
- Locality allowance of $432.00 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Vicki Bogensperger, Deputy Principal on (08) 9092 3100 or emailing vicki.bogensperger@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to two (2) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH911000
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 August 2024
