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SalaryThis is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Wanneroo Secondary College (SC) is seeking to appoint a Teacher for the colleges Senior School Engagement Program. Appointments are part-time 0.6 FTE over three days Monday – Wednesday.
The successful applicant will be part of a team of eight staff, including a Campus Manager and a school officer. The Senior School Engagement Program is located at our Joondalup Campus in Onslow Place Joondalup. The students in this program attend school three days a week and on the other days they are engaged in work experience, traineeships or work placement. It is expected that the students in the program have excellent attendance and attain WA Certificate of Education (WACE) at the end of year 12.
It is highly desirable the successful applicant has the ability to teach to the highest standard and to design programs that engage students in teaching and learning and enable them to maximize their talents and potential. We expect staff to work both independently and collaboratively when using data inform planning, and contribute to vibrant co curricula and extra curriculum programs in the school. Previous experience in delivering Cert II Workplace Skills, Essential Maths, General English and Career and Enterprise will be viewed favourably. An understanding and compassion for teaching Students at Education Risk (SAER), including Gatekeeper and Mental Health First Aid is also highly desirable.
Wanneroo SC, an Independent Public School, is a co-educational Secondary School catering for 1350 students from years 7 to 12. The Joondalup Campus has been in operation for sixteen years and caters for around 90 senior school students in six classes. Our staff are dedicated and hard-working, sharing a strong collegiate spirit and a school ethos that encourages and rewards effort and excellence.
Our stated aim and over-riding desire is to have all of our students leave school work competitive and well prepared for their chosen futures, equipped to prosper in life, be literate and numerate and able to incorporate the use of technology in their day-to-day lives, be happy and secure in themselves, ready to contribute to the community and to excel in whatever pathways they have chosen.
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 Chris Leggett, Joondalup Campus Manager, by telephoning 0408 959 157 or emailing
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 Thursday, 21 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
