This is a 9 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension
Applecross Senior High School's (SHS) goal is to encourage young people to achieve their potential through the value and enjoyment of learning. We aim to widen students' horizons by presenting a diverse, relevant and contemporary curriculum that will prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing society. The curriculum reflects our desire for students to become responsible and flexible thinkers who will be well prepared for the challenges ahead.
Find out more about our school by visiting applecross.wa.edu.au or Schools online
The Role
The successful applicant should possess the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to deliver the Visual Arts curriculum across a broad spectrum of contexts including Visual Art, Design and Media. Experience in delivering upper-school courses and outstanding visual art skills in a range of 2D, 3D or time-based media will be highly regarded.
Applecross SHS Arts teachers support and extend Gifted & Talented students. They engage curiosity with learners of different contexts & backgrounds. They are committed to supporting wellbeing, excellence, play, risk, and creativity in developing transferable life skills such as empathy, and critical thinking, collaboration and the ability to communicate, all important attributes for any future pathway. Experience teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) would be highly regarded but is not essential to the role.
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 Angie Thomas, Vice Principal, on (08) 9314 9393 or emailing angie.thomas@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Angie Thomas, Vice Principal on 0423 826 161
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 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/TCH943185
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, 24 February 2025
