Teacher - Design And Technology

This is an exciting opportunity to teach as part of our exceptional Technologies Learning Area in the beautiful South West region of Western Australia. Busselton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a passionate and innovative Design & Technology Teacher, some experience in Digital Technology would be an advantage.Busselton SHS is well-equipped with a brand new STEM centre and a first-class Trade Training Centre (TTC) that boasts professional and fully equipped facilities with state-of-the-art equipment.These facilities enable us to

• Offer students access to a high-quality training facility
• Improve the quality of training for all students in the Busselton Area
• Assist in the transition from school to work
• Address the skilled worker shortages in the Busselton Area and surroundings
• Enable graduation through qualification
• Provide the possibility to achieve life skills
• Facilitate the opportunity to pursue a chosen career path

We are looking for an engaging and energetic teacher, who is a future thinker, someone who can build capacity to meet the needs of our twenty-first Century learners by preparing them for real-world futures in Trades, Industry and Enterprise. Utilising contemporary approaches, the successful applicant should embrace change, and work collaboratively with the stakeholders, including industry, to improve the learning outcomes for students. Demonstrating initiative will be an important aspect of this role.The successful applicant will ideally engage and inspire students in a range of contexts within the Technologies Learning Area based on their knowledge and skills. They should have a strong understanding of the requirements across the Technologies Learning Area to ensure our students can reach their full potential, safely, in all aspects of the Technology process. Knowledge of, and experience in, Western Australian Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment and experience delivering senior school courses of study is highly regarded, as is a Certificate IV qualification.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• subsidised accommodation where applicable
• free relocation

Our schoolAs an Independent Public School, our challenge is to plan for educational change in a rapidly evolving and growing community. We aim to provide educational relevance and opportunities for students within the town. Concurrently, the traditions and history of the school need to be honoured and preserved.The location and communityBusselton SHS is situated in a coastal town in the South West of Western Australia. Busselton SHS has a proud history with fine traditions in place, created by the various student bodies over time, along with a loyal, dedicated staff. A loyal and dedicated team of staff members are committed to building upon our past achievements.For more information about Busselton visitThis 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.Further information about Busselton Senior High School can be found by visiting or .Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available .Appointed applicants may be eligible forFor further job related information:You are encouraged to contact Denise Harrison, Human Resource Officer, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Busselton, by telephoning (08) 9751 8913 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll 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 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.ELIGIBILITYEmployees 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

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 Tuesday, 14 May 2024.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.