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SalaryLesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Mathematics teacher who is responsive to change and who cater for the learning styles of future ready students. The successful applicant will have a proven ability to facilitate the development of independent and confident learners and be willing to join our team of like-minded professionals.
The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs within the Learning Area. You will have thorough understanding of instructional and curriculum design whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments within the Learning Area. You will be reflective in assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning our core value of respect. Specifically, you will be student and relationship focussed and able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning. You will ideally exhibit your capacity to teach a range of abilities across Years 7 to 12 including Mathematics Applications and evidence successful intervention strategies to support student improvement in NAPLAN and achievement in OLNA.
The successful applicant will cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning Lesmurdie SHS core values; Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment. You will work collaboratively with all members of the school and wider community to provide quality educational experiences through promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions. Lesmurdie Senior High School is a full BYOD school – expertise in using this platform to enhance student achievement is essential.
Lesmurdie SHS has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. We have a DoE recognised Specialist Enrichment and Acceleration Program in Mathematics and Science (LEAP). Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.
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 ):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
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 Kerry Chipchase, Principal, by telephoning 0429 103 500 or emailing
During the school holiday period, please contact Kerry Chipchase on 0429 103 500.
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
- 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.
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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 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
- 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.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 12 January 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
