Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH509774
Appointment Pool
Balga Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of exceptional Secondary Health and Physical Education Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2018 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2018 school year.
Suitable applicants will ideally have a proven ability to work as part of a learning team to provide high quality learning experiences for students within the Health and Physical Education Department across Years 7 -12. The ability to develop rapport and relationships with students is critical to the role, as is the ability to work positively with students across a variety of socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic groups including students with special learning needs.
Applicants will ideally have experience in some or all of the following:
- Ability to teach AFL (boys and girls), Soccer (boys and girls), Netball across the Lower School (years 7 and 8) and Middle School (years 9 and 10)
- Ability to deliver the Certificate II in Sports Coaching Years 11 and 12 in the contexts of AFL, Soccer or Netball. A requirement for this is a relevant VET qualification, Cert IV TAE LLN and industry currency.
- Physical Education Studies Year 11 and 12
- General Health and Physical Education across the Lower and Middle School, Intensive English Centre including Learning Support students.
- The ability to contribute to the recruitment and transition of Primary School students is highly desirable.
Balga SHS is a unique school, specialising in literacy, numeracy, vocational training, and lifelong learning for students including those seeking academic opportunities and those at educational risk. Situated 20 kilometres north of Perth CBD, with 592 students from over 39 nationalities, it has experienced, trained staff emphasising Pastoral Care.
Balga SHS an Independent Public School, is recognised for its STEM and Aboriginal Innovation and is identified as a Distinctive School and has been a finalist in WA Premier’s Excellence in Aboriginal Education Awards for the past 3 years and the school enrols students in a diverse range of specialist programs. These programs have been established specifically to cater for students who, because of their life circumstances are at considerable educational risk. With a strong focus on the well-being of each student, the school specialises in intensive teaching for literacy and numeracy; is culturally diverse and aware of students’ cultural needs; offers a supportive learning environment; and assists students with personal development.
In order to support student development and needs the school has the following programs in place:
The Intensive English Centre (IEC) where students in the IEC are Humanitarian Entrance (mainly refugees or asylum seekers). Many have had no prior schooling in any language – entering education for the first time as teenagers.
The Lower (Years 7 and 8) and Middle School programs (Years 8 and 9) caters for a combination of local area students; Intensive English Centre graduates (primary and secondary); and students engaged in the Wadjak Northside Education Program (WNEP). WNEP seeks to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal students in the North Metropolitan Region including learning aboriginal culture, history, language and sport. The Lower and Middle School programs have diverse educational offerings ranging from the more traditional Western Australian Curriculum classes through to specialised multi-aged grouped classes for students with significant learning needs, taught by one teacher for a larger part of each school day.
The Senior School program caters for students in Years 11 – 12 most of whom have completed programs in Middle School, Learning Support or the IEC. Students are able to engage in a range of learning programs leading to WACE achievement and ATAR. Other Senior School flexibilities include the ability to complete senior schooling over three years, part time attendance for some students (such as young mothers) and a direct entry University Preparation Course offered in partnership with Edith Cowan University.
Working across the school, the Learning Support Program caters for identified students across all year levels. Students have Individual Education Plans encompassing educational, social and behavioural objectives.
Communication and collaboration across the programs are essential to the smooth running of the School. Across all programs, students may access specialised services such as the Teen Family Centre Program which caters for school-age parents who have access to our onsite Child Care Centre. This centre provides not only care for their babies but also professional and educational support for the mothers through a SCASA endorsed program. Other specialisations include the AFL Football, Netball, Badminton and Soccer programs which enable boys and girls to access specialised coaching and development in these sports, competing in interschool sports, state wide competitions and regular club fixtures.
Balga SHS is also a member of the New North Education Initiative (NNEI), a collaborative partnership between Balga, Eastern Hills, Girrawheen, Mirrabooka and Morley Senior High Schools. Through the partnership, students have access to a wider breadth of senior school curriculum choices with specialist teachers. Students remain attached to their home school campus and attend a host school for a selected course.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Switch program can apply for vacancies using their current or switched qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to this vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Switch program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Balga Senior High School can be found by visiting www.balgashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Karen Thomas, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9247 0222 or emailing Karen.Thomas@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
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If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or www.trb.wa.gov.au
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 21 November 2017
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.