This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.
Dianella Secondary College (SC) is an innovative and forward thinking multicultural public secondary school. With a rich, and diverse history, the college has a long and proud tradition of producing outstanding young people who successfully graduate with opportunities to enter university, further training, or the workforce.
Find out more about our school by visiting Dianella Secondary College or Schools Online
The Role
Dianella SC is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher who possesses specialist skills.
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate teacher of HASS, with a commitment to high expectations for all students. Applicants should display innovative and inclusive classroom practice, cultivating a safe and supportive learning environment for students of varying ability levels across Year 7 to Year 12. Teachers at Dianella SC are committed to building a positive culture of success where students strive to achieve their personal best. Proven ability, experience, and success to teach English is considered desirable but not essential.
The applicant should also display a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, in line with Dianella SC whole school pedagogy framework. Applicants should be able to display an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, and the ability to develop and deliver a broad spectrum of secondary HASS curriculum, through a wide range of teaching models. The successful applicant possess the ability to differentiate the curriculum in an engaging and relevant manner.
You will ideally possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills that allow you to build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships across the college and the wider community.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kasun Tennakoon, Deputy Principal on 9345 9200 or emailing Kasun.tennakoon@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kasun Tennakoon, Deputy Principal on 0422 280 382.
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 (2) 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 three (3) 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/TCH920817
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
