This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extensionOur College is a nationally recognised education and training institution and a 'school of choice', offering students in Year 11 and 12 an innovative approach to learning.
Our College is made up of four primary areas – Farm, Trade Training Centre, Class and Residential, all of which provide interactive and engaging learning programs for students.
Prospective enrolments apply years in advance and undergo a rigorous application and interview process.
Placements are in high demand as a result of the College's exceptional reputation, enterprise programs and student outcomes.
This year, the College is a finalist in the WA Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and was awarded the 2023 WA Small Training Provider of the Year Award, and was also a finalist for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in the 2023 WA Education Awards.
The College is located adjacent to the Wheatbelt town of Cunderdin, 160kms east of Perth.Students are offered the opportunity to achieve the best possible educational outcomes within the context of a commercially operating farm, state of the art trade training workshops and a 134 bed residential facility.Our students have access to flexible pathways setting them up for successful careers in agricultural and related industries.
Individual learning abilities are well catered for with carefully selected course offerings across the trade training and curriculum areas.
Graduates from the College are equipped with the skills to become successful; well rounded individuals who can make a positive contribution to their community.Find out more about our school by visiting or The RoleWA College Of Agriculture - Cunderdin (WACOA-Cunderdin) is seeking a Secondary Generalist Teacher to join their high quality regional school.Our ideal applicant will have high expectations, display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and have the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students in the delivery of programs.
The successful applicant will ideally be flexible and adaptive, able to apply the strategies to differentiate lessons where necessary, utilise explicit Instruction and other evidence-based instructional models to ensure students have ownership and accountability of their individual learning journey and progress.The successful applicant will ideally be able to contextualise course materials to reflect the College context and embed skills and knowledge from the Farm and Trades area of the College within your programs.As a Secondary Generalist Teacher, you will be teaching across one or more of the following subjects of General Plant Production Systems, General Animal Production Systems, General English, General Mathematics and/or General Physical Education classes.
You will be teaching Year 11 and Year 12 students.
Applicants are encouraged to address their areas of strength in their application.It is an exciting time to be involved in the 'Class' area of our College.
Our committed and dynamic team of highly capable practitioners continue to implement and embed the context-specific teaching framework which incorporates Explicit Instruction pedagogies and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) critical thinking processes and practices.
The ideal applicant will be committed to this journey and have expertise in these areas to contribute.Professional BenefitsWorking 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: 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)subsidised accommodation where applicablefree relocation Find out more about the benefits by visiting .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Aynsley, Head of Department - Curriculum on 9635 2100 or emailing .Equity and DiversityWe 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.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: Hold an eligible 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; andconsent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for Job Compete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.Your application should include: A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the 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 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 assistanceAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH928677Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 6 November 2024