Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Rockingham Senior High School Teacher - English 00001916 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH888020 The Department is offering visa sponsorship and relocation support to eligible teachers from the UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada and South Africa. Further information can be found here. If you did not complete your teaching qualification in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Republic of Ireland or the United States of America, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficenice via an International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) test. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 Rockingham Senior High School (SHS) is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic English Teacher to join their friendly team. About the Role The successful applicant should be committed to promoting English education and fostering student engagement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. We are looking for an expert practitioner who will display a commitment to excellence in teaching, whilst engaging in regular self-reflection. In addition to classroom teaching, the successful applicant will ideally have well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. About the School The school's vision for teaching and learning is to ensure that our students are provided with every opportunity to learn and grow in a positive and united school culture, while contributing and adding value to the broader school community. Rockingham SHS nurtures the 'whole child' to attain their personal best so that they achieve the school mission to 'develop the understandings, skills and attitudes relevant to their individual needs, thereby fulfilling their potential and contributing to the development of our society'. The school recognises the importance of student engagement to achieve best performance and provides a diverse range of programs to accommodate student interest, strengths and aspirations for their future education, training and employment. 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 Rockingham Senior High School can be found by visiting rockingham.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online. 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 Stephen Mounsey, Principal, on 9527 0300 or emailing Steve.Mounseyeducation.wa.edu.au A selection of Webinars for prospective applicants applying for Teaching jobs in Western Australia will be held online. Please register your interest by clicking the relevant link below: Live and Teach in Western Australia - Sunday 5 May. 4pm (AWST) For a full list of webinars please keep an eye on our Eventbrite page. Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "