Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Bob Hawke College Teacher - English 00039734 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH884204 This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 Bob Hawke College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join our invested team. We are looking for an applicant who ideally has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and who should be committed to achieving exceptional educational outcomes for all students. These skills will see you negotiate effectively and build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels as we build this vibrant and innovative College. In this role, you should create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students, focusing on the development of the whole child. The ideal applicant should possess the following attributes: display care; be curious about learning and about learners; be invested in the College and the community; and be reflective of themselves and their practice. In addition to these attributes, the successful applicant should have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the establishment of an exceptional English program. Key elements of this program include creating an environment that: Engages, enthuses and challenges students. Incorporates technology. Accommodates individual student needs. Provides timely social and academic feedback to students and parents. Cares for the whole student. Celebrates curiosity and creativity. Teachers in the English Learning Area are focused on creating outstanding outcomes for our students in both the subject of English and the development of empowered learners. We work in a model that requires a high level of collaboration and agility. Teachers should be comfortable with co-planning and co-teaching and working within collective efficacy. They should be either already highly engaged with evidence and research led teaching practice or possess a willingness to develop their practice in this area. Our English teachers relish the challenges of teaching lower school students, working closely with colleagues and being part of building the culture of the department and College as we develop our Senior School pathways. The College has emerged as a central hub of the Subiaco East Redevelopment precinct with its innovative design and shared facilities. Bob Hawke College will deliver academic excellence in a learning environment that sets high standards in quality care for students. We aim to create experiences where students learn both about the world around them, and of themselves. We seek to develop local, national, and international partnerships, creating meaningful relationships to improve learning opportunities for our students. We are part of the fabric of Subiaco, with a commitment to excellence and equity. The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning. You will ideally be innovative, knowledgeable, and possess thorough understandings of instructional and curriculum expertise whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments within the Learning Area. You should have high expectations, display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies, and have the ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging classroom learning environment. When teaching English at the College we use a self-paced, blended instruction, mastery-based model. It is important that applicants should apply and refine this model as part of their practice. In addition, you will ideally be able to display an ability to work as a collaborative team member and be committed to the development of strong professional learning communities focussed on student progress and success. Bob Hawke College in Subiaco opened in February 2020 to more than 250 Year 7 students and is the first high density public secondary college in Western Australia. We understand the importance of looking after the wellbeing of the whole child. Every student at our College will be well known and valued. Our pastoral care approach has been specifically designed to support young adults. Specialist staff provide students with individual support as well as health and wellbeing programs. All our teaching and essential services staff excel in their profession and inspire and motivate students, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves, for others, and for the world around them. Student achievement is at the heart of Bob Hawke College. We encourage our students to challenge themselves across areas of learning, to extend themselves to achieve their personal best, and excel in areas of interest. 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 Australian Professional Standards for Teachers): Professional knowledge; Professional practice; and Professional engagement. 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. Further information about Bob Hawke College can be found by visiting bobhawkecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachments below Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here. Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications For further job related information: Please contact John Burke, Principal by telephoning (08) 9222 5600 or emailing john.burkeeducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "