Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $82,317 - $119,246 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 Willetton Senior High School (SHS) is looking to appoint a highly competent and dedicated Physical Science Teacher.
Willetton SHS is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, with a student population in excess of 2700, approximately 230 teaching staff and 145 support staff on campus. At the centre of Willetton SHS is our vastly diverse student population, drawn from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our success stems from our emphasis on superior learning experiences, with our school defining and celebrating success as achievement of personal best.
Guided by the belief in every student's potential, Willetton SHS prioritises safe and inspiring environments for both learners and educators. Our school values of care, respect and excellence are imparted upon our students to shape a positive culture known as the "Willo Way." With a commitment to holistic development, Willetton SHS offers selective programs, Basketball Specialist and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) in addition to opportunities to enrich their academic experience. Our curriculum encourages social responsibility, contribution to community and practical skills essential for life beyond school.
The successful applicant should have a deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning and exhibit highly effective teaching practices and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. You will ideally have high expectations, exhibit a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and have the ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging classroom-learning environment. An excellent knowledge of the West Australian Curriculum and a capacity to deliver content in an engaging manner are also desirable qualities. Applicants who are able to successfully deliver Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Physics are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work across Years 7 to 12 and bring their expertise to the Learning Area, applying their knowledge of the Science Courses. You will ideally be student-focused, highly motivated and innovative. You should possess excellent interpersonal skills, be enthusiastic and be able to work cooperatively in a large collaborative Learning Area team. Strong classroom management skills, the ability to develop rapport and motivate students, the ability to differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs and to practise a range of high impact teaching strategies are highly desirable.
The ability and initiative to work well with your colleagues as part of a team to develop teaching strategies, resources and approaches to ensure each student can reach their maximum potential should be addressed in your application.
Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.
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 (2) work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager. Your application should include:
A statement of up to three (3) pages, 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 four (4) 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.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 November 2024
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