Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA893270
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Canning College is seeking to appoint a Head of Department (HOD) Science with the experience, capabilities and motivation to lead a team dedicated to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning sciences programs to international and local students studying pre-university pathway programs.
As HOD Science, the successful candidate will be a key member of the college leadership team. In collaboration with the principal and fellow leadership team members, they will actively develop and promote Canning College’s vision and strategic direction in the college community. They will ideally be an effective instructional leader with the ability to lead an experienced team to develop and deliver quality teaching and learning programs that engage young adult learners and motivate students to succeed with their studies toward university entry.
As HOD the successful applicant will continue to build on the Science learning area’s culture of high-quality teaching and leadership. They should model innovative, solutions-focused, and evidence-based thinking that improves students’ learning outcomes and expands and enriches their college experience.
The successful applicant will ideally display highly effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with Canning College’s stakeholder groups and students from a broad range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds. They will be invested in the college goal for international and local students to achieve success on their pathway to leading universities. They will ideally possess high standards of professionalism, display strong interpersonal skills, and value working collaboratively with colleagues and students in Canning College’s unique educational context.
Canning College has been preparing students to achieve entry into Australia’s leading universities since 1982. As a specialist international education institution, it has established a strong reputation for providing overseas students with the personal and academic development and pathways required to succeed in tertiary studies.
In the five years from 2019, the college’s expert staff focused exclusively on providing pathway-to-university programs for international students. In 2024, while continuing its focus on international students, the college resumed the enrolment of local (domestic) students seeking entry to university primarily through WA Certificate of Education Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) courses.
Flexible entry points into Canning College’s academic pathway programs allow international students to start studying in January, April and mid-year, which gives them the opportunity to enter university degree courses sooner. College staff are experienced in providing the care, support and academic guidance that prepare students for success in their tertiary studies.
Local and international students may enrol in Canning College’s Year 10 program, and Year 11 and Year 12 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) ATAR programs. International students and eligible local students can also enrol in the Certificate IV in University Access Program, Diploma of Commerce, and the Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP).
While Canning College has a special relationship with the universities of Perth, college graduates can enrol at all universities across Australia and at many universities across the world. Canning graduates have studied at universities in Australia, England, Ireland, America, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea and Singapore.
Canning College students pursue a wide range of degree courses including engineering, medicine, physiotherapy, education, law, pharmacy, nursing and computing.
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 the following work related requirements:
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs);
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. 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.
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 Canning College can be found by visiting www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Leila Bothams, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9278 3500 or emailing leila.bothams@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.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements , in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) 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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- 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 Tuesday, 4 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
