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Teacher - Digital Technologies
Branch: Northam Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 Northam Senior High School (SHS) stands on the bank of the Avon River and has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to students in Years 7-12 from the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts students. At Northam SHS, we build positive, honest and connected relationships to ensure that our students can contribute to their current and future communities. Our vision is 'A Community United' and the four values that underpin our vision are Courage, Collaboration, Connection and Communication. With over 600 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Northam SHS is a school where everyone matters and where our students all want to leave the school with clear pathways and opportunities for success. Northam SHS teaching and learning programs are always improving, providing our students with access to quality teachers and resources. We work in partnership with students, staff and parents/carers to achieve the best results for all.
Northam SHS has a focus on a safe and orderly learning environment. Led by the Student Services team, all staff provide excellent pastoral care by building positive relationships and establishing and maintaining high standards in their classrooms and school yard. Northam SHS is a culturally responsive school and there is a strong relationship with our Aboriginal community, in particular the Elders, and through our programs including the Clontarf Academy, Waalitj Foundation and Follow the Dream Partnerships for Success.
The successful applicant will ideally be an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate teacher of Digital Technologies with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in the secondary context. Teachers at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply, including new graduates. Successful candidates will specialise in Digital Technologies and ideally possess the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to develop and implement engaging and purposeful learning experiences within the Digital Technologies curriculum. A broad skillset and knowledge in areas including but not limited to Cybersecurity, Gaming, Artificial Intelligence and Coding are desirable and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be beneficial but not essential to this role.
The successful applicant is encouraged to utilise a wide range of assessment and reporting methods to indicate student progression in relation to the relevant achievement standards. A commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes with experience or capacity to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students with a range of achievement levels, language backgrounds and disabilities will be highly regarded. You will ideally be able to develop a supportive and positive classroom environment, possess effective interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively and effectively in a professional manner. The ability to elicit positive student behaviour using an educative approach is highly desirable. Previous experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is desirable.
Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 a year 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) Subsidised accommodation where applicable During the school holidays, please contact Vanessa Fallows on 0428 414 458. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager. Your application should include:
A statement of up to three (3) page, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school. A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH921393
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 10 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
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