Teacher - English

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH897130

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Are you committed to motivating and educating young minds?

Geraldton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and innovative English Teacher to join our team.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5,000 per year
• Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 see info below
• 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

Teachers and school administrators employed at Geraldton Senior High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.  

The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

About the role

We are seeking an English teacher who is highly effective in engaging and motivating students and can build productive relationships with students, staff and the community. The successful applicant will form part of a dedicated English team that plans, develops, delivers and reviews a comprehensive curriculum from years 7 to 12. Strong classroom management skills will be essential, along with a commitment to achieve the best educational outcomes for all students.

The successful applicant will ideally possess best practise in inclusive education, cultural responsiveness, ICT in the classroom, use of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and trauma informed practice. They will build engagement in the classroom using Geraldton Senior High School’s SEEK model of lesson structure and explicit instruction, which specifically supports the DoE Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact document.

There is an expectation that the successful applicant will engage in reflective practice that is informed by classroom observation, student feedback and analysis of student achievement data.

Literacy Specialist experience is highly desirable.

Our belief is that every child comes to us with unique experiences, learning styles and goals. From this we provide a broad comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or employment. We encourage students to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities and always strive to meet the school’s core values of Respect, Responsibility and Doing Your Best.

Geraldton Senior High School is highly regarded within the Geraldton community. The meaningful and positive relationships between staff, students and their families are vital for every student's success at the school.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ***************@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5***.

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 Geraldton Senior High School can be found by visiting geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Karena Shearing, Principal, Geraldton Senior High School, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Geraldton, by telephoning 0417 975 *** 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 three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, 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 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.
• Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration 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.
• 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, 4 June 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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