Teacher - Home Economics

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH896634

Appointment Pool

Balga Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2026.

The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate and dedicated educator who is highly motivated to work in a collaborative team environment. They should provide students with purposeful and engaging learning experiences to develop student skills, knowledge and understandings related to Home Economics. The successful applicant will ideally have strong teaching and classroom management skills, and able to develop good relationships with students and engage them in highly effective learning. They will preferably have experience teaching across a range of Home Economics subject areas as well as delivering Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programs. Holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a Certificate II in Hospitality will be highly regarded.

It is highly desirable that applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching and work in a collaborative way with other staff to improve their teaching practice through peer observation, performance development and Professional Learning Communities.

Balga Senior High School Context

Balga Senior High School, an Independent Public School, is a unique secondary school in Western Australia. Identified as a Distinctive School and a finalist in WA Premier’s Excellence in Aboriginal Education, the school enrols students in a diverse range of specialist programs. These programs have been established specifically to cater for students who, because of their life circumstances, are at considerable educational risk. With a strong focus on the wellbeing of each student, the school specialises in intensive teaching for literacy and numeracy; is culturally diverse and aware of students’ cultural needs; offers a supportive learning environment; and assists students with personal development.

Balga SHS has adopted the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). BSEM is a Trauma-Informed Positive Education (TIPE) initiative (Brunzell and Norrish, 2021), a strength-based approach designed to inform and guide teacher practice and student learning, engagement, and psychosocial functioning. By integrating clinical, educational, and welfare approaches and perspectives, the BSEM aims to expand the possibilities of teaching and learning within schools to address the needs of vulnerable and at-risk students who have experienced various forms of trauma.

Balga Senior High School prides itself on its diverse multicultural environment with the vast number of our student population representing over 45 nations. To support student development and needs the school has the following programs in place:

Intensive English Centre (IEC): The majority of students are Humanitarian Entrance (mainly refugees or asylum seekers). Many have had no prior schooling in any language – entering education for the first time as teenagers.

Working across the school, the Learning Support Program caters for identified students across all year levels. Students have Individual Education Support Plans (IESP) encompassing educational, social, and behavioural objectives.

The Middle School Program (Years 7 – 10) includes a combination of local area students; Intensive English Centre graduates (primary and secondary); and students engaged in the Wadjak Educational Sports Program. The Middle School also has diverse educational offerings ranging from the more traditional Western Australian Curriculum classes through to specialised streamed classes for students with significant learning needs. The Wadjak Education Program seeks to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal Students in the North Metropolitan Region as the conduit to engagement and achievement.

The Senior School Program caters for students in Years 11 – 12; most of whom have completed programs in Middle School, Learning Support, or the IEC. Students can engage in a range of learning programs including ATAR, General, Foundation and VET courses leading to WACE achievement. Other Senior School flexibilities include the ability to complete senior schooling over three years, part time attendance for some students (such as young parents) and a direct entry University Preparation Course offered in partnership with Edith Cowan University.

Balga Senior High School is also a member of the New North Education Initiative (NNEI), a collaborative partnership between Dianella Secondary College, Balga, Eastern Hills, Girrawheen, and Morley Senior High Schools. Through the partnership, students have access to a wider breadth of senior school curriculum choices with specialist teachers. Students remain attached to their home school campus and attend a host school for a selected course.

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 Balga Senior High School can be found by visiting balgashs.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 Rosemary Evans, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9247 02***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 four (4) 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.
• 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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