Teacher - Career And Vocational Education

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH886621

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024.

Girrawheen Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint an experienced Teacher – Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator or an enthusiastic organised Teacher with a keen interest in becoming a VET Coordinator

The Teacher - VET Coordinator will provide educational leadership in the delivery and development of VET programs within the school and wider community. The successful applicant will work as part of a highly committed and dedicated team supporting students in their senior schooling journey and subsequent post school transition to employment, training or further education. The successful applicant should promote the value of VET and endorsed programs to students, staff, parents and the wider community.

Strong organisational skills and extensive knowledge of career pathways, Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) requirements; in particular VET pathways and current industry requirements is important for this role. An understanding of the local community context is also an advantage.

The successful applicant should have oversight of VET and endorsed course enrolments, resulting, compliance and meeting of deadlines with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, Registered Training Organisations and school wide processes. In addition, the successful applicant will ideally provide leadership and support the performance of teachers in relation to VET programs, working closely with the senior school team. They should work closely with VET students to support attainment in VET programs.

Using effective change strategies, the successful applicant should lead the school to develop opportunities for improved service in the area of VET, including but not limited to exploring student opportunities in VET profile courses, Aboriginal school-based training programs and school based teams to maximise student outcomes.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and in-depth knowledge of VET and career pathways enabling counselling of students and being able to effectively communicate with staff, parents and the wider community including workplace learning employers and registered training organisations will be highly regarded.

At Girrawheen SHS, we not only strongly believe in achieving academic success, but also the development of a well-rounded individual who genuinely comprehends the importance of contributing positively to society. To this end, we offer a wealth of opportunities to provide every student with a pathway to a successful future. In 2022, Girrawheen SHS was the winner of the WA Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Our school has a strong focus on improving student academic achievement so that our students may enter the world as well-equipped as possible to pursue any opportunity that may become available. We provide an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway which has seen students achieve prestigious State Distinction, Merit Awards and State Subject Excellence Awards. We have also had students recognised for their achievements in VET courses. We work with a whole school approach towards improving numeracy and literacy levels amongst our students.

Our team of teaching and support staff work together to provide a safe, positive and engaging learning environment for all students. We employ strategies which are supportive and inclusive. Girrawheen SHS teaching staff includes the 2021 WA Premier's Secondary Teacher of the Year, Charan Pabla, who works within the Science learning area.

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. 

• 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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

During the school holiday period, please contact Anna Italiano, Deputy Principal on 0409 446 ***

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 CV of up to two (2) 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

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;
• 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 Thursday, 4 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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