This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Melville Senior High School (SHS) is a vibrant multi-cultural school committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. We provide opportunities for aspirant teacher leaders, and we are firmly committed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across our school. Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS and as the successful applicant you will share our passion for achieving this purpose.
Find out more about our school by visiting melville.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Melville SHS Intensive English Centre (IEC) is seeking a dynamic Teacher - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) teacher to join the team. Melville SHS hosts an IEC with a diverse student population of young people from different countries, cultures and language backgrounds. Students enrolling in the IEC have minimal English or possess beginning or intermediate English language skills.
The successful applicant should possess an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the WA EALD Progress Map. The successful applicant should possess competency in teaching students of varying ability and English language proficiency across Years 7 to 10 in a highly engaging manner. Ideally, the successful applicant will be a dedicated and highly motivated educator with the ability to develop quality teaching and learning programs across all learning areas to develop the students’ language and literacy needs. The successful applicant should have a passion for working with overseas students, including humanitarian visa holders as well as International Fee-Paying students.
The successful applicant should also have a strong knowledge of teaching strategies to support language acquisition through subject content. Further, experience in teaching phonics and phonemic awareness using the THRASS (Teaching Handwriting, Reading and Spelling Skills) program is highly desirable. A sound knowledge of, and explicit teaching in grammar, reading comprehension, oral language, and writing is also desirable..
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 Kylee Coonan, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6274 1300 or emailing kylee.coonan@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kylee Coonan on 0423 408 137.
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/TCH922610
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 Monday,14 October 2024
