Teacher - Science - Stem

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH875549 

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2024

Collie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a Teacher - Science - STEM to join the supportive and team oriented Science department at this high quality regional school. The position offers the right applicant the opportunity to expand and develop the schoolwide STEM focus along with teaching lower school Science.  The position is currently 0.8FTE but may be increased to full time based on the needs of the school and of the applicant.

Professional Benefits

• attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 a 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 Collie 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

Collie SHS is seeking a Teacher - Science - STEM to join a collaborative team of teachers; who is relationship focussed and has a flexible and inclusive approach to learning. The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to provide purposeful and relevant learning experiences that cater for different student learning needs as outlined in the Australian Curriculum, employing research based high impact teaching strategies. The successful applicant will have the ability to embed positive student behaviour strategies in their instructional practice.

Experience in teaching in the Science Learning Area is highly regarded but we would encourage graduates who have an interest in STEM and digital technologies to also apply.

It will be highly regarded if the successful applicant can develop a supportive and positive classroom environment, possess effective interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively and effectively in a professional learning community setting. The successful applicant should display an ability to elicit positive student behaviour using a restorative approach.

They should have a commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes. The capacity to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students with a range of achievement levels, language backgrounds and learning difficulties will be highly regarded. In keeping with this, the successful applicant will ideally be committed to maximising the engagement and progress of all students.

Our school

Collie SHS is committed to maintaining a culture which focuses on student's honesty, respect, commitment, and aspirations. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students in achieving academic, social, and emotional success. Our moral purpose is to provide opportunities for all students to develop skills, Knowledge, and resilience through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice

Our staff place strong emphasis on pastoral care for all students and work closely with parents to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of the students. Trained teaching staff and education assistants play an important role in all aspects of inclusive education for our students.

We enjoy a positive reputation, both for the excellent educational opportunities we offer and for our high standards of achievement. Students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of the curriculum and to interact with each other and the wider community in a positive, constructive, and socially responsible manner.

The location and community

Collie is a town in the Southwest region of Western Australia, 213 kilometres (south of the state capital, Perth, and 59 kilometres inland from the regional city and port of Bunbury. It is near the junction of the Collie and Harris Rivers, in the middle of dense jarrah forest and the only coalfields of Western Australia.

Tourist attractions at Collie include the Steam Locomotive Museum, Collie Art Gallery, Minninup Pool and Wellington Dam. Parks include Soldier's Memorial Park and natural features include the Collie River. Stockton Lake, Lake Kepwari, Harris River Dam and Wellington Dam are man-made reservoirs and lakes available for leisure and recreation.

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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Bridgid Lafferty, Deputy Principal  for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Collie, by telephoning (08) 9735 12***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Bridgid Lafferty on 0429 416 ***

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 Thursday, 1 February 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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