Teacher - Arts - Dance

Halls Head College (HHC) is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Teacher - Arts - Dance to join their dynamic team.

The successful applicant should possess highly effective interpersonal skills, be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated. They will ideally have an inclusive approach with strong teaching and classroom management skills and the ability to challenge and engage all students, promoting an environment of active and positive learning.

The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent communication skills and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team. You should engage in ongoing self-reflection and continually assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice. You will also ideally have experience in teaching a variety of dance genres, as well as a strong understanding of historical and cultural dances, and the Western Australian Dance Curriculum.

HHC is uniquely situated on the 'island' of Halls Head, just south of Mandurah. The local intake area is south, close to the Waroona Shire boundary, with the contributory primary schools of Glencoe, Halls Head, Falcon, South Halls Head and Ocean Road. Our college offers all students diverse choices, authentic opportunities to develop essential life skills and a rigorous, caring and safe environment to learn and grow in. Our staff have a wealth of expertise, experience, and a genuine desire to constantly improve their practice to benefit all 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 your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):

• 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.

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For further job related information:

Please contact Yosuke Ueda, Head of Department – Arts, by telephoning (08) 9581 0600 or emailing

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 domains that govern the

, in context of the role and business needs of the school * 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

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;
• meet the Department of Education

requirements; and * complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three 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 Monday, 27 February 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.