Teacher - English

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH891291

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

‘Achieve with Honour’ 

Are you a passionate, innovative English learning area educator who is keen to work as part of motivated team committed and dedicated to educating young minds to achieve their full potential?

Professional Benefits

• 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.

About the role

The successful applicant will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant general English curriculum year 7-12. As part of this role, you will engage and build productive working relationships with students and be involved collaboratively with your colleagues to improve student results and support literacy outcomes. You will also ideally have knowledge in using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in managing student behaviour.

The successful applicant should have the ability to work collaboratively to plan and implement effective teaching and learning plans. They should be data driven when planning for improved student outcomes. Applicants will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environment and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.

With effective interpersonal skills, the successful applicant will work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. Ideally, the successful applicant will challenge and confront complex and conventional practices to provide successful outcomes for students, and continually reflect on their own practices to enhance performance. The ability to adapt with and utilise technology within the English learning area would be highly regarded.

Our school

Dongara DHS is a proud Independent Public School in the Mid-West Education Region, located in one of the most desirable coastal locations in Western Australia

Our academic programs are supported by a very high standard of delivery, and we offer our students the opportunity to participate in extension programs using online learning through the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) for Years 11 and 12 and on-site delivery of PEAC in Geraldton for Years 4 to 6. Year 7 students are provided with a comprehensive transition program in readiness for entering secondary school. We have a partnership with tertiary institutions through the ASPIRE program which supports our academic Year 9 to 11 students to identify university pathways.

There is a high level of parent involvement in the school. Regular P & C meetings are made up of a core of enthusiastic and committed parents. A pro-active unincorporated School Board plays a vital role in the formulation of the school vision, goals and policies and monitors the operation and outcomes of the School Business Plan.

The location and community

Dongara is home to beautiful white, sandy beaches, making it a top spot for fishing and water sports. Dongara is also renowned for its popular walking trails and history. There truly is something for everyone.

For more information about Dongara click here.

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:

You are encouraged to contact Janine Calver, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Dongara, by telephoning (08) 9927 01***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 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;
• 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, 2 May 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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