This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The School Curriculum and Standards Division (SCS) provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all students studying Western Australian Curriculum to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
The Authority has been licensing Western Australian curriculum programs to overseas schools for more than 32 years and has commenced work to grow the number of overseas schools doing so.
The Authority supports overseas schools approved to deliver Western Australian curriculum programs in Standard Australian English. The Authority provides schools with access to syllabuses, support materials, annotated work samples, comprehensive data and support. It also provides and administers external examinations that measure student achievement. Schools receive comprehensive feedback and specialist advice on their teaching and learning programs, assessment and student achievement based on Western Australian standards. The Authority has clearly established policies and procedures, including reviews, visits and data analysis to support overseas schools.
The Role
The School Curriculum and Standards Division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Principal Consultant - Secondary - Curriculum and Assessment (International) to be part of a challenging, rewarding and exciting international education opportunity. The position requires an individual with specialised expertise in the teaching of Mathematics – Specialists, Methods and Applications in Year 11 and 12 and Mathematics curriculum in Years 7 to 10.
The Principal Consultant - Secondary Curriculum manages and provides leadership for the development and review of curriculum, assessment and standards support materials for Years 7 -12.
The role of the Principal Consultant, Secondary Curriculum and Assessment - International - Mathematics will require you to:
- provide support, including on-site visits from time-to-time, to schools located overseas who are licensed by the Authority to deliver the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline), Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and/or other connected curriculum programs.
- develop and review curriculum and assessment related resources which support implementation of the Outline, the WACE and other connected curriculum programs.
- monitor and review the implementation and delivery of curriculum, courses and course standards, projects and programs.
- provide high-level curriculum expertise in producing quality Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations, corresponding marking keys and related resource materials.
- facilitate consultation and collaborative processes between school systems/sector, schools and other stakeholder organisations to share ideas and devise common approaches on the implementation of the Authority’s policies and procedures.
- will manage contract writers and associated physical resources, if required, in a manner which meets legislated requirements and provides executive support for advisory committees when required.
The successful applicant will provide high level advice, correspondence and briefings to the Minister, the Board, the Executive Director, school systems/sector as required, develop and implement moderation processes for secondary years schooling and also organise, facilitate and coordinate seminars, school visits and information sessions for staff from schools, regions, professional associations and school systems/sector as required.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in Cannington and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Angelique Smith, Manager, Strategic and External Relations on (08) 9273 6776 or angelique.smith@scsa.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
- hold or obtain a valid passport and be eligible to travel to Authority endorsed interstate and overseas destinations
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge of curriculum and assessment in the context of the Outline, WACE, ATAR course examinations, performance monitoring and review.
- Demonstrated high-order conceptual and analytical skills
- Demonstrated substantial project and program management skills, including the ability to implement processes to facilitate monitoring, reporting and successful delivery and objectives in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking consultation, stakeholder engagement, collaboration and negotiation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
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: DOE/915672
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
