Teacher - Science

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH887595

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 

Are you committed to making an impact on student learning? Do you thrive working in a collaborative learning environment which embraces innovation?

Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a talented, collaborative and flexible Science Teacher, highly proficient in engaging and motivating students, whilst supporting the School’s priorities and business plan. 

The successful applicant will self-reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.

Safety Bay SHS offers Australia Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Physics, Chemistry and Human Biology as well as General Biology courses, with extremely high standards and expectations placed on students. Our lower school programs look to develop a love of the Sciences and look to prepare student to investigate and become highly inquisitive individuals.

With an interest in working with young people, the suitable applicant will have a positive attitude and willingness to work with like-minded people. You should foster a love of learning in your students whilst engaging in ongoing professional learning opportunities. Safety Bay SHS is committed to developing the quality of teaching and learning on site, enabling all staff to have a focus on explicit instruction and use evidence-based strategies to develop their own capacity to deliver a challenging and intentional curriculum for all students to access and achieve the highest educational outcomes. To be successful in this role you should be a passionate educator, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.

In addition to educating and supporting the ongoing development of student capabilities, you should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative and work collaboratively in a team environment. Safety Bay SHS will provide you with the opportunity to imagine your career in education, believe in your potential, and achieve success.

Safety Bay SHS is an Independent Public School and this WA state initiative provides the school and the school community with more ownership of key decisions and flexibility to respond to student’s needs.

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 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 Safety Bay Senior High School can be found by visiting www.SafetyBay.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Alen Kursar, Principal, by telephoning 0427 799 *** or emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au  

During the school holiday period, please contact Alen Kursar on 0427 799 ***

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

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; 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, 4 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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