AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Southern River College
Teacher - Design and Technology
00003502
Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH882898
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Southern River College (SRC) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher to join their dedicated team.
Graduate Teachers and teachers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply! If you are a preservice teacher, we encourage you to contact us to discuss further.
The successful applicant ideally will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated.
The successful applicant should be able to teach a range of courses in the variety of Design & Technology contexts, including vocational courses and senior secondary level courses plus the ability to teach in multiple contexts offered wood, metal and engineering (mechatronics) & digital technologies.
The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative and able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as displaying an engaging and energetic teaching style. You should reflect and assess the effectiveness of your teaching practice using a variety of methods available, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in a wide range of teaching models and differentiating the curriculum. Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role. Excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the capacity to teach students of varying ability levels across Year 7 - 12 in a highly engaging manner, with strong knowledge and experience in teaching Certificate Courses and Engineering Studies being highly regarded.
SRC is committed to appointing staff who are the right fit for our school and community. We have a strong commitment to delivering high quality learning experiences across Design and Technology.
The successful applicant will ideally possess a growth mind set; being open to innovation and 21st century technologies, a strong moral purpose to develop future generations of leaders, problem solvers and entrepreneurs and a collaborative, reflective practice with a desire for continuous improvement
The successful applicant will ideally have experience, understanding and technical skills to teach specific contexts within the existing Western Australian curriculum in Design and Technology. Importantly, they should be enthusiastic adopters of a school wide pedagogy based on direct, explicit instruction who are keen to work collaboratively with colleagues.
As a Design and Technology teacher you will participate as an integral member of the learning area and be responsible for supporting the collaborative approach to curriculum planning and learning programs.
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our why informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to inspire, every student, every day in everything we do.
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 Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- 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 Southern River College can be found by visiting southernrivercollege.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 Frank Di Filippo by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing frank.difilippo@education.wa.edu.au
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