This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Wanneroo Secondary College (SC) is a co-educational secondary school catering for students from years 7 to 12. Opened in 1977, it’s located 24km north of the Perth Central Business District in a rapidly developing area with new suburbs constantly emerging. It is expected that student numbers will be approximately 1400 in 2025. The staff of Wanneroo SC are dedicated and hard-working, sharing in a strong collegiate spirit and a school ethos that encourages and rewards effort and excellence.
A diverse range of curriculum and extra curriculum activities is provided, including an ongoing commitment to strongly support pastoral care to promote and monitor student welfare. Our stated aim and desire is to have all students leave school well prepared for their chosen futures. They will be equipped to prosper in life, be literate and numerate and able to incorporate the use of technology in their day-to-day lives. Our emphasis is upon educating students who are happy and secure in themselves, ready to make positive contributions to the community and to excel in whichever life pathway they may choose.
Find out more about our school by visiting wanneroosc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly effective, supportive, and dedicated group of educators whose focus is upon curriculum innovation within a modern practical education setting.
You will ideally require flexibility to teach Year 7 to Year 12 Home Economics classes. Additionally, it is highly desirable that the successful applicant display capacity to teach senior school students in Food Science and Technology, and Community Service. There is also the opportunity and possibility to teach lower school Art and Crafts, and Jewellery within the Technology’s faculty.
As a Home Economics teacher, you would participate as an integral member of the teaching team and be responsible for supporting the collaborative approach to curriculum planning, providing learning programs to students according to the needs of the school community and modelling exemplary classroom practice. The successful applicant would also assist in the development and implementation of innovative classroom practices, integrate information technology into the curriculum and assist with the pastoral care of students and liaise with parents as required.
Wanneroo SC has computer hubs in each faculty building as well as many laptop trolleys. The ability to incorporate information and communication technologies to enhance teaching and learning is a desired skill we are seeking in applicants.
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 Stephen Carlino, Associate Principal, on (08) 6401 9800 or emailing stephen.carlino@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.
- 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 three (3) 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 two (2) 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/TCH912096
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 Monday, 12 August 2024
