This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025.
Join Our Innovative Team at Gilmore College!
Are you a passionate and creative Home Economics teacher ready to inspire the next generation? Gilmore College is looking for enthusiastic educators to join our dynamic team.
Why Choose Gilmore College?
At Gilmore College, we foster a supportive and energetic learning environment. We seek a dedicated individual who can bring fresh perspectives and a proactive approach to our school community.
We are committed to developing the professional capacity of all staff, offering clear pathways to achieve Level 3 status. Our collaboration with Teach Well experts enhances the pedagogical skills of our team.
Our core mission is to transform positive relationships into unlocking the unique learning potential of every student.
Find out more about our school by visiting gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Position Available: Home Economics Teacher
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion and Professionalism: Ideally, a highly professional and passionate educator eager to make a difference.
- Innovative Teaching: Should have the ability to analyse learning areas and individual student data in Technology and Enterprise to enhance student achievement and deepen subject knowledge.
- Experience and Skills: Ideally, have familiarity with Whole School Instructional Models, Explicit Instruction methods, and a strong understanding of whole-school Literacy and Numeracy. Skills in supporting Students at Educational Risk (SAER) and extension classes are highly valued.
- Team Player: Should have a willingness to contribute to the growth and development of each Learning Area.
- Certificate IV: Applicants with either a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing, or a Certificate II in Hospitality will be considered highly advantageous.
What You’ll Do:
- High-Quality Teaching: Ideally deliver engaging and effective teaching and learning programs tailored to our students’ needs.
- Build Relationships: Should establish and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
- Promote School Values: Ideally use strong communication and interpersonal skills to promote the school’s values, ethos, and priorities across the community.
- Positive Impact: Should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating bright futures for them while collaborating with a close-knit team of dedicated teachers.
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 Iain Browning, Associate Principal on (08) 6595 2700 or emailing Iain.browning@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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- 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
- Compete 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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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/TCH969043
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 Friday, 23 May 2025
