Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Leeming Senior High School Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences 00004199 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH900084 This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024. Can you capture our students' interest? Leeming Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Humanities and Social Sciences teacher with the experience and ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Economics and/or Politics and Law. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to influence the progress of students within our Humanities extension program. Leeming SHS is looking for teachers that can work collegiately and collaboratively but can also show a level of independence and initiative in the way they work. A clear understanding of the current version of the Western Australian Curriculum, along with demonstrated outstanding teaching and learning skills, knowledge and understandings will be highly regarded. The successful applicant will ideally be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of formative assessment and how this informs their teaching. It is expected that successful applicants will demonstrate an approach to self-improvement and will be willing to engage in our classroom observations process to improve their own teaching. Leeming SHS values and integrates the sharing of best practice and collaboration within and across learning areas through our teacher lead Peer Observation process using our Professional Learning Communities. We embed our Visible Learning Framework and Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment and Health (PERMAH) model into all classroom practices. Both staff and students engage with and model these practices contributing to and building our culture of Harmony and Excellence. At Leeming SHS, we have been welcoming families for over 30 years. We are an Independent Public School committed to giving our students the best resources and environment possible to prepare them for a bright future. We see ourselves as partners with parents and students to provide a supporting and caring environment during the High School years. 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 Leeming Senior High School can be found by visiting www.leeming.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 Melinda Hansen, Teaching and Learning Coordinator by telephoning (08) 9237 6800 or emailing Melinda.Hanseneducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "