AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH887045
Consideration will be given to both local and international applicants.
The Department is offering visa sponsorship and relocation support to eligible teachers from the UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada, and South Africa. Further information can be found here.
Various Positions
Halls Head College (HHC) are seeking to appoint two dedicated and enthusiastic English Teachers.
Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply for this position. We have strong support and processes that provide learning and development practices for all staff and pride ourselves with the opportunities and support that we provide for graduates.
We currently have the following positions available:
2 x - permanent full-time positions:
- 1 x permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
- 1 x permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
About the Role:
The successful applicant will ideally be a teacher who can utilise highly effective teaching practices and has a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. They should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Additionally, we seek teachers who possess the ability to effectively implement the College’s Positive Behaviour Schools’ (PBS) Behaviour Matrix and Behaviour Management flowchart.
Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role. You should be committed to developing curiosity, innovation, and imagination in every person through inspiring minds and learning for life.
An excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and a capacity to deliver content in an engaging manner to instil our students with a passion studying the English curriculum is highly sought after. The initiative to work well with your colleagues to develop teaching strategies and approaches to ensure each student can reach their maximum potential should be addressed in your application.
Applicants who can successfully deliver Senior School courses, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General, both offered by the College are highly desirable. We seek passionate and motivated teachers who can extend, adjust, and accommodate student needs accordingly to maximise progress in English.
About Our School
HHC is uniquely situated on the 'island' of Halls Head just south of Mandurah. The local intake area of HHC is south, close to the Waroona Shire boundary. The contributory primary schools are Glencoe, Halls Head, Falcon, South Halls Head and Ocean Road. The College provides a secondary education for students who live in the rapidly growing coastal strip, south of Mandurah.
Our College offers all students diverse choices, authentic opportunities to develop essential life skills and a rigorous, caring and safe environment to learn and grow in. Our staff has a wealth of expertise, experience, and a genuine desire to constantly improve their practice to benefit all students.
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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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
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.
