Teacher - Science - Bunbury, Australia - Department of Education, Western Australia

Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH894344

This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Are you a passionate, creative and engaging Secondary Science Teacher?

Pemberton District High School (PDHS) is seeking a talented and resourceful Secondary Science teacher to join our collaborative and positive team.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic and dedicated Science specialist with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. We are seeking a teacher who is highly reflective about their teaching practice and committed to evidence-based decision making. Applicants require proven knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and demonstrated experience in utilising high impact teaching strategies within the classroom. A capacity and willingness to lead the development and delivery of Secondary elective courses and/or teach outside the Science learning area within the K-10 setting would be viewed favourably, particularly within the contexts of the Arts, Technologies, and/or Health and Physical Education.

The successful applicant will display the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary Science curriculum using a positive, student-focused approach, and have proven success working with students across a range of ability levels, including multi-age groups. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to liaise with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships, are also highly desired. The successful applicant will be relationship focused with a consistent and transparent classroom management approach. They will be enthusiastic, seek opportunities for innovation and leadership, and have the proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

The successful applicant will have a proven record of engaging in whole-school improvement activities including Professional Learning Communities and school committees. Applicants need to be willing to commit to developing shared practices that align with school priorities. As a member of the PDHS team, you will be supported to achieve your own professional goals, and to build the capacity of colleagues, regardless of your phase of teaching.

At PDHS we are driven by our firm belief in the capacity for all students to achieve success. We treat each student as an individual and tailor educational programs to celebrate their strengths and extend their potential. Our students are enthusiastic learners with inquisitive minds and caring natures. They are recognised across the community for their responsible and respectful approach, seeking out and successfully facing challenges with positivity and self-belief, truly embodying our school values of Choose Respect, Be Resilient and Challenge Yourself.

PDHS's priorities focus on student progress and achievement, teaching quality, learning environments, and partnerships and relationships. While we provide all the academic opportunities and standards of a large school, it is our small size that so successfully promotes the development of well-rounded young people. As a Positive Behaviour Support school, our friendly and respectful culture is reflected within all classrooms, where eager and focused students are well supported by passionate and dedicated teachers. Behavioural issues are minimal, allowing students and teachers to focus on the core business of learning.

Educational success is measured by more than just academic results and we aim to meet the emotional, physical and social needs of all students. At PDHS we believe this is best achieved through positive partnerships between school and home. Teachers know each family individually and maintain clear and consistent communication within this vital relationship.

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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 ):

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.