Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA894760
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
We are looking for an exceptional curriculum leader to share the community vision for student success.
This is your opportunity, as a learning area leader at Fremantle College, to model innovative, future-focused thinking to further develop the College as a center of teaching and learning excellence.
Leading the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) team, your management practices should result in high level successes and engagement of our students.
The College’s vision is to provide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that delivers excellence in education. You will have a lead role in implementing this vision – which is aligned to our ethos and strategic plan –encompassing strong and respectful relationships and effective curriculum leadership. Working collaboratively with your team you should implement whole school policies, processes and procedures, embedding a culture of professional leadership, trust and ongoing improvement for our students and staff.
Focusing on positive education, along with our values of curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, kindness, perseverance, and leadership, will ensure the wellbeing of our students and staff. Your positive support of staff will ensure students are encouraged to excel and flourish in a caring and friendly environment.
Fremantle College seeks excellence through creativity, innovation, science and technology. In addition to the highly regarded Gifted and Talented Selective Academic Program requiring staff to appreciate and be responsive to the needs to gifted students, the College is a fully inclusive school which delivers outstanding services and programs to all students. Specialist programs in Contemporary Music, ICT, and Marine Studies are a priority, as well as academic extension programs across all learning areas.
To be successful in this role you should support and develop the HASS learning area. You will ideally use high-level data literacy and monitoring processes to support all students, including those who are not performing to their full potential.
You and your team will ideally practice and display the following:
- Have clear goals and high expectations of the learning that will occur in classes, aligned with our Excellence in Teaching and Learning Framework. This will include leading a culture of classroom observation and instructional coaching.
- Use information and communication technology to enhance student learning experiences, reinforce teaching and effectively communicate with parents, staff and students.
- A high level of interpersonal skills with a focus on enhancing a HASS department culture that works collaboratively to support student success.
- Display the use of a positive education philosophy and positive behaviour management to enhance and develop strong relationships with students.
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 Fremantle College can be found by visiting fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Erin Baker, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9338 8900 or emailing erin.baker@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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV 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 Friday, 31 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED