AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH897880
This is a 6-month fixed term, part-time 0.6FTE position commencing Term 3, 2024
Melville Senior High School (SHS) Intensive English Centre is seeking a dynamic Teacher - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) teacher to join the team.
Melville SHS offers students access to our highly regarded programs including an academic Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program.
Melville SHS has Approved Specialist Programs in Aviation Studies, Graphic Design Media, and Netball in addition to a school-based merit-selected Academic Extension Course and Music in Focus program. We are also an Intensive English Centre and offer an International Fee-Paying Student program.
The successful applicant should possess an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the WA EALD Progress Map. The successful applicant should possess competency in teaching students of varying ability and English language proficiency across Years 7 to 10 in a highly engaging manner.
Ideally, the successful applicant will be a dedicated and highly motivated educator with the ability to develop quality teaching and learning programs across all learning areas to develop the students’ language and literacy needs. The successful applicant should have a passion for working with overseas students, including humanitarian visa holders as well as International Fee-Paying students.
The successful applicant should also have a strong knowledge of teaching strategies to support language acquisition through subject content. Further, experience in teaching phonics and phonemic awareness using the THRASS (Teaching Handwriting, Reading And Spelling Skills) program is highly desirable. A sound knowledge of, and explicit teaching in grammar, reading comprehension, oral language, and writing is also desirable.
Melville SHS is a vibrant multi-cultural school committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. We provide opportunities for aspirant teacher leaders, and we are firmly committed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across our school. Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS and as the successful applicant you will share our passion for achieving this purpose.
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.
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For further job related information
Please contact Samantha Steele, Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 6274 13***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 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 Tuesday, 4 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
