Teacher - Design and Technology [XVX-080]

Teacher - Design and Technology [XVX-080]

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH



This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term ,



Are you seeking a challenging, exciting and professionally satisfying career?



Mount Lawley Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join the Design & Technology (D&T;) Department. As a key member of the team, it is desirable that the successful applicant will have had extensive experience teaching in a D&T; team with a focus on cross curricular STEM projects. They will also be required to deliver Certificate II and III in Visual Arts (Photography), which requires the applicant to hold a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).

You will be required to work in collaboration with fellow teachers to implement the Western Australian Curriculum.



The successful applicant will have experience and success with teaching D&T; subjects to students seeking broad career pathways. The ability to analyse student performance data and use this in planning is critical. There is an expectation that staff engage in reflective practice, informed by a close examination of student performance data and respond with relevant improvement plans. Suitable applicants will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



 The successful applicant will embrace a personal commitment to the values of the school: excellence, respect, perseverance and learning. Additionally, teachers are expected to embrace the school’s Pedagogical Framework (attached) and the associated program of improving teaching, including peer observation. They will work collaboratively with their peers and within their various teams as part of a professional learning community.



Founded in , Mount Lawley SHS was rebuilt in and is located within a residential suburb kilometres north of the Perth CBD. It comprises three sub-schools; Years & , Years & and Years & . It hosts one of two Gifted and Talented Languages programs in the state, an approved Specialist Visual and Performing Arts program, a Jazz Music program and the innovative Aboriginal Excellence Program. A premier school in Western Australia, Mount Lawley Senior High School offers a breadth of curriculum choices and has a rich history of student success and achievement. 



A major strength of the school is its strong links and partnerships with parents and the broader community. Parents continue to play a key role in planning for the future and participate in all aspects of school life. All staff at Mount Lawley SHS are committed to the provision of learning programs that cater for all post-school destinations including university, State Training Providers and employment.



With the school vision of Inspire to Aspire and a motto of Truth and Courtesy, there is an expectation that staff and students commit to the attainment of personal best and excellence in all aspects of school life.



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 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 ):



- 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 Mount Lawley Senior High School can be found by visiting or or by downloading the relevant attachment below.



Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available .



Appointed applicants may be eligible for



For further job related information

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjobau.com/job/8968520/teacher-design-and-technology-xvx-080-mt-lawley/?utm_source=html