Teacher - Languages - Auslan

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH893382

This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024

Boyup Brook District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate 0.2 FTE Auslan Teacher.

The successful applicant should be an innovative and highly motivated educator with the ability to provide quality teaching in the Languages curriculum area as part of dedicated team. They should be reflective practitioners who actively engage in activities to improve their professional practice. They will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be collaborative members of the whole school community, embracing the school's vision, values and strategic directions. They should have a passion for their curriculum area (Auslan) and an understanding of instructional strategies to effectively engage students in the learning process.

The successful applicant should provide a learning environment that is caring, engaging, safe and differentiated to cater for a range of learning needs, and commit to our very successful Positive Behaviour Support Framework that explicitly teaches our core values of Respect, Resilience and Striving for Success. You will deliver motivating and quality education programs, in line with our whole school programs, and believe that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students with high standards of achievement. Quality Teaching is a priority and knowledge of high impact instruction is beneficial. We seek teachers who have strong classroom management skills and high impact teaching skills to engage students successfully.

Our School

At Boyup Brook DHS every student matters. We set high expectations, embrace cultural diversity, and foster community partnerships. With a commitment to high-quality teaching and strong relationships, we ensure student success and outcomes that go beyond academics. Together, we strive for excellence, creating an inclusive environment where every student thrives.

Boyup Brook is situated 270kms south of Perth and is in the stunning Blackwood Valley that has easy access to many tourist attractions and is in close proximity to the Greenbushes mine. The school has been an Independent Public School since 2012 and consists of approximately 50 secondary students and 120 primary students on split sites 700 metres apart. The school is highly valued by the local community which is predominately a farming community and has a strong reputation for providing a quality education with a strong sense of community. Strong relationships between students, parents, our community, and staff are key to our successes.

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 ):

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.