Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH837012
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Woodvale Secondary College (SC) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Science teacher to join their friendly and dynamic team.
The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated teacher passionate about shaping students’ futures. They should possess excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics. Strong knowledge and skills in the delivery of one or more Senior Secondary courses is desirable. As a reflective practitioner, the successful applicant will ideally possess effective data literacy knowledge and skills; and a capacity to modify their practice to meet identified student needs. The capacity to engage in the development and implementation of innovative classroom practices, including integration of information technology into the curriculum, will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant should provide excellence in creating and maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment. They would provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. They should recognise students as individuals and foster opportunities for all students to develop into effective young adults.
Woodvale’s vision and values are reflected in the College’s commitment to working together with its community to provide an innovative and caring learning environment where each student is given the opportunity to develop academic rigour and to achieve personal excellence. Successful applicants will ideally possess superior interpersonal skills and work closely with students, parents, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students. The successful applicant should work as part of a dedicated team to develop, review and deliver the science curriculum to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank level, ideally having strong experience with differentiation for all students. They should engage in 21st Century learning practices and share these practices with their colleagues.
The College has newly installed a state of the art Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facility. The capacity to engage in the development and implementation of innovative classroom practices relating to the STEM facility will be high regarded.
The College enjoys successful students and regularly appears in published school league tables. Parents are supportive and engaged with their children’s education and new staff to the College recognise the success of transparent day-to-day operations. The College is well-resourced with excellent facilities. Its ICT capability is world class with nearly every student bringing a touch screen device to school every day. Most students have the same device, and all classrooms are fitted with a seamless projection system all of which are connected to an excellent College network.
Woodvale is located some 20 kilometres north of the city of Perth, and has approximately 1400 students from Years 7 to 12. The College enjoys the expertise of highly trained staff and the stability of small staff turnover. In recent years the College has provided many nominations for Teacher of the Year Awards.
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 school 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 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 Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap 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 Woodvale SC can be found by visiting woodvale.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Tracy Morley, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6207 2400 or emailing tracy.morley@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Tracy Morley on 0466 365 313
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 four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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 Wednesday, 11 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.