Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE604364
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing in January 2020
The School Curriculum and Standards Division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Principal Consultant, Secondary – Curriculum and Assessment (International) to be part of a challenging, rewarding and exciting international education opportunity. The position requires an individual with specialised expertise in the teaching of Digital Technologies including Computer Science and Applied Information Technology in Year 11 and 12 and connected curriculum in Years 7 to 10.
The School Curriculum and Standards Division (SCS) provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all students studying Western Australian Curriculum` to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
The Authority has been licensing Western Australian curriculum programs to overseas schools for more than 32 years and has commenced work to grow the number of overseas schools doing so.
The Authority supports overseas schools approved to deliver Western Australian curriculum programs in Standard Australian English. The Authority provides schools with access to syllabuses, support materials, annotated work samples, comprehensive data and support. It also provides and administers external examinations that measure student achievement. Schools receive comprehensive feedback and specialist advice on their teaching and learning programs, assessment and student achievement based on Western Australian standards. The Authority has clearly established policies and procedures, including reviews, visits and data analysis to support overseas schools.
The Principal Consultant, Secondary – Curriculum and Assessment (International) manages, and provides leadership for the development and review of curriculum, assessment and standards support materials developed by the Authority for Years 7-12.
The role of the Principal Consultant, Secondary Curriculum and Assessment International - Technologies will require you to:
- provide support, including on-site visits from time-to-time, to schools located overseas who are licensed by the Authority to deliver the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline), Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and/or other connected curriculum programs.
- develop and review curriculum and assessment related resources which support implementation of the Outline, the WACE and other connected curriculum programs.
- monitor and review the implementation and delivery of curriculum, courses and course standards, projects and programs.
- provide high-level curriculum expertise in producing quality ATAR course examinations, corresponding marking keys and related resource materials
- facilitate consultation and collaborative processes between school systems/sector, schools and other stakeholder organisations to share ideas and devise common approaches on the implementation of the Authority’s policies and procedures.
- manage contract writers and associated physical resources, if required, in a manner which meets legislated requirements and provides executive support for advisory committees when required.
- provide high level advice, correspondence and briefings to the Minister, the Board, the Executive Director, school systems/sector as required
- develop and implement moderation processes for secondary years schooling
- organise, facilitate and coordinate seminars, school visits and information sessions for staff from schools, regions, professional associations and school systems/sector as required.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our branch for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge of curriculum and assessment in the context of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline, the WACE, ATAR course examinations, performance monitoring and review.
- Demonstrated high-order conceptual and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated substantial project and program management skills, including the ability to implement processes to facilitate monitoring, reporting and successful delivery and objectives in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated highly-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking consultation, stakeholder engagement, collaboration and negotiation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the branch 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.
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.
For further job related information:
Please contact Roshan Perera, Manager, Strategic and External Relations, by telephoning (08) 9273 6707 or emailing Roshan.Perera@scsa.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.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in the context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
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.
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
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- hold or obtain a valid passport and be eligible to travel to Authority endorsed interstate and overseas destinations
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 29 November 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED