Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Willetton Senior High School Design and Technology Assistant 00042226 Level 2, $66,449 - $71,191 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022) Please be advised of 3.30pm on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, the closing date has been extended. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS886466 This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024 Willetton Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking Design and Technology Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful applicant should have sound knowledge of the Work health and safety (WHS) requirements pertaining to chemicals, tools and plant within the Design and Technology area. You should have good interpersonal skills to enable positive relationships with staff and students. As a Design and Technology Assistant your responsibilities include maintaining resources, tools and plant within the woodwork and metal work environment, preparing lists for supplies to be ordered, restock supplies and collect orders as required, set up materials required for particular lessons, maintain the order and tidiness of storage locations for supplies and provide general support of the Design and Technology teachers. Willetton SHS is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, drawing its student enrolment from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population in excess of 2700 and approximately 230 teaching staff and 145 support staff on campus the school is inclusive and comprehensive providing courses for Years 7 to 12. It is the school of choice for many local and international families. The school is committed to the intellectual, creative and social development of our students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices. Pastoral care and academic achievement are very strong. Community support and parental involvement are cornerstones of our culture. The school offers a number of specialist programs to meet student needs and interests. These programs include Gifted and Talented, a Business Internship with Murdoch University, Specialist Basketball and Computing and there is a strong focus on Vocation and Education Training (VET). There are numerous after school sporting teams, debating and poetry clubs and we are a Lead Language School. Willetton SHS prides itself on an ethos that all students will be successful. Willetton SHS achieves outstanding results in many areas and some of these are national testing and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). The VET learning area is no exception, conducting rigorous data analysis for improvement in student performance and engaging students in a challenging and relevant curriculum. The school continues to undergo major building upgrades to complement the vision of providing exceptional education facilities for all our students. Willetton SHS has a strong, positive culture and as a teacher you will have a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect and Excellence are reflected and underpin all actions. 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 the following work related requirements (selection criteria): Knowledge, skills and experience in operating technical/industrial equipment within a design and technology workshop/class or similar environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Western Australian Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and its coverage in industrial environments. Knowledge of Design and Technology subjects relevant to secondary schools. Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels. Organisational and time management skills and ability to work independently. Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. 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. 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 Willetton Senior High School can be found by visiting willettonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here. For further job related information: Please contact, Peter Martyr, Head of Department - Technologies by telephoning (08) 9334 7273 or emailing peter.martyreducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "