Address Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA884454
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Atwell College is seeking a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences to join our innovative team. The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to leading high levels of student engagement and academic and personal achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated.
We are looking for an exceptional leader to drive our focus on professional learning communities and high impact teaching across the school, and as such we value your leadership qualities and your ability to establish outstanding relationships with staff, students and the wider community.
The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective, and innovative. They should have a firm belief that all students can reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes. They will ideally display the capacity to lead within a vibrant learning community wherein students are engaged and motivated, and appropriately supported and challenged to be confident, creative, and successful learners, and active and informed community members.
They should display exemplary teaching and learning practices, and the ability to lead a learning culture that ongoingly strengthens the capacity of their team. They should promote a breadth of educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.
The successful applicant should enable the implementation of Atwell College’s Business Plan, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives, and have a strong evidence-based approach to leadership. Aligned with the strategic improvement of the College, applicants should have strong knowledge and experience of high impact teaching and learning strategies within the context of a positive learning environment. They will ideally display the capacity to lead cross-curricula priorities that ensure all students achieve strong academic and personal growth.
Atwell College is a modern and progressive government secondary school in the suburb of Atwell, south of the Perth metropolitan area, accommodating 966 students from within the Atwell College intake area including 100 Education Support with both unit and integrated education. Our combined purpose is to provide every student the opportunity to maximise their learning, achieve their potential and transition into a meaningful post school pathway in a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
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 Atwell College can be found by visiting www.atwellcollege.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 Darren Payton, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6174 2*** or emailing *************@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 four (4) 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 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***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, 22 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
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