Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Girrawheen Senior High School Teacher - English 00003206 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH897695 This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 Girrawheen Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated English teacher to join their team. The successful applicant should possess a sound understanding of the English Curriculum and Senior School English courses. Applicants will ideally have the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to prepare students for National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and online literacy and numeracy assessment (OLNA). Candidates who have capacity to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will be highly regarded. We are seeking applicants who have proven abilities in learning program planning and instructional practice to facilitate improved student outcomes. The ability to teach across other learning areas would be highly regarded. The successful applicant should be able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. The learning environment you create should be differentiated, challenging, caring and creative, while catering for a range of needs that sees all students progressing and achieving. You should be able to utilise evidence-based teaching practices whilst employing a range of assessment and reporting methods. You will ideally support the implementation of the school business plan, work and teach in a team environment, and be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives. The successful applicant should be able to build and maintain a positive learning environment therefore effective classroom management is highly regarded in this role. It will be highly regarded for the successful candidate to be familiar with the Teaching for Impact Framework and have an understanding of what effective teachers believe, know, and do to enable students to succeed. As the successful applicant, you will have the opportunity to engage in professional learning opportunities and continue to develop your professional practice. You will ideally be able to articulate a clear vision that complements and supports the school's excellent culture in teaching and learning. It will be highly regarded for the successful candidate to be familiar with the Teaching For Impact Framework and have an understanding of what effective teachers believe, know, and do to enable students to succeed. At Girrawheen SHS, we not only strongly believe in achieving academic success, but also the development of a well-rounded individual who genuinely comprehends the importance of contributing positively to society. To this end, we offer a wealth of opportunities to provide every student with a pathway to a successful future. In 2021, Girrawheen SHS was named in the top four schools in the State, as a finalist for WA Secondary School of the Year in the Western Australia Education Awards. In 2022, Girrawheen SHS was awarded the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) Award. We work with a whole school approach towards improving numeracy and literacy levels amongst our students. Our school has a strong focus on bettering student academic achievement so that our students may enter the world as well-equipped as possible to pursue any opportunity that may become available. We provide an ATAR pathway which has seen students achieve prestigious State Distinction and Merit Awards and State Subject Excellence Awards. Our School's median ATAR score consistently performs significantly higher than scores achieved by like-schools. We work with a whole school approach towards improving numeracy and literacy levels amongst our students. Our team of teaching and support staff work together to provide a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment for all students. We employ strategies which are supportive and inclusive. Girrawheen Senior High School teaching staff includes the 2021 WA Premier's Secondary Teacher of the Year, Charan Pabla, who works within the Science learning area. 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 Girrawheen Senior High School can be found by visiting girrawheenshs.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 Deepal Karman, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9247 0506 or emailing Deepal.Shaheducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "