This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Byford Secondary College (SC) is an Independent Public School catering for children from Years 7 to 12. Our moral purpose is to work together to provide effective learning experiences where we all grow and students are prepared for a successful life beyond school.
Our motto 'Aspire to Excellence' articulates our commitment to success for each person in our college community. We are a school of choice for the local community and we are dedicated to providing your child with an exceptional Secondary education.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.byfordsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Byford SC is seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated, and innovative Teacher - Health and Physical Education (HPE) – Netball Specialist to join their HPE department.
We are seeking a highly skilled, energetic, and enthusiastic teacher who will ideally continue to build on the current successes of the Netball Program. The successful applicant will ideally have high standards of organisation, professionalism, and will ideally embrace opportunities for collaboration and partnerships within the school and the wider netball community. Applicants working towards coaching accreditation and have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant is responsible for working with teachers within the program and the HPE Department to drive improvement strategies in both netball and HPE. They should actively participate in and lead ongoing professional learning opportunities, reflecting on their own leadership practices to build staff capacity and enhance student engagement, to sustain a culture of high-quality teaching. They will ideally work in collaboration with the Head of Learning Area and the HPE team to lead strategies and identified initiatives in HPE that continue to drive a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across Years 7 to 12..
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 Sam Loveless, Learning Area Leader, HPE on (08) 9526 7700 or emailing Sam.Loveless@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 (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 three (3) 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/TCH931358
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 Thursday, 14 November 2024.
