Transcript West Coast Education District Fixed Term Leadership Scheme

Wanneroo Education
Network
Selection Process
Information Workshop
2014
Teaching Staff
For all positions at all schools
• Jobs Online and/or JobsWA.
• electronic application on BigRedSky
Appointments
• Individual assessment of merit as the basis for
appointments and movement between schools
• Flexibility at school level to create staffing profile to
meet student needs
• School-level selection of all staff
• National professional standards for teachers, school
leaders and other staff
Summary of new system
Principal submits vacancy
Principal selects from redeployee recruitment pool
Principal selects from transfer recruitment pool
Principal may consider other recruitment pools including
Graduates and fixed term teachers
If no suitable teachers, vacancy is advertised on JobsWA and teachers apply
online
Panel uses online system for recruitment and selection process
Recommended applicant approved by principal and offer of
employment sent
Successful applicant accepts offer and commences
• NB There is no prescribed length, or
format for Covering Letter or CV – just
recommendations.
• Consider the reader and what is a
reasonable balance.
• There is an expectation that you will be
clear and concise
Covering Letter and CV
• Consider these in unison
• They need to complement and add value
to each other
Covering Letter
• In this process, the letter needs to
demonstrate your capacity in relation to
the:
• Roles and Responsibilities
• criteria in the context of the
school/position.
Covering Letter
• Covering letter should project the
applicant into the role.
• What are the skills and competencies
you bring to the position that will add
value.
• In the CONTEXT of the position – how
can you find out more about the context?
• Address the KEY WORDS of each
criterion
• Assume the panel knows nothing about
you
• Knowledge of theory does not
demonstrate APPLICATION of theory
Carramar PS - Teacher - Primary - Years 2 to
4 - Pool IPS TCH176.12 (2).doc
Context
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Carramar Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool for appointments to
permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time Year 2 to Year 4 teaching
vacancies which may arise during the 2013 school year. Placements can be made
from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2013 school year.
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Carramar PS is an Independent Public School seeking enthusiastic, resilient and
suitably qualified teachers who are committed to the school’s ethos and
achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. As part of a supportive
team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference and contribution
to the school community.
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Suitable applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to work in a
collaborative teaching and learning environment and be committed to
building strong partnerships with parents and members of the school
community. Applicants should have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of the current curriculum,
and a desire to develop the whole child through the provision of quality learning
experiences. Your dedication to ensuring students are attaining key outcomes is
also highly considered.
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Situated in the northern suburb of Carramar, about twenty-eight kilometres from
the city centre, the school caters for approximately 900 students from
Kindergarten to Year Seven. At Carramar PS, it is our belief that the quality
of the teaching and learning programs, relationships and learning
environment is what maximises student learning.
Context
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Carramar PS has specialist programs across the areas of Languages Other Than English
(LOTE – Italian), Physical Education, Visual Arts, and Music, where students are able
to learn the trumpet, clarinet, guitar and flute. The school community works together
towards a shared vision, which is: ‘To build a community where students, parents and
teachers collaborate. We strive to develop partnerships with our community that foster
life long learning’.
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To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the
following domains ( govern the National Professional Standards for Teachers):
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Professional knowledge;
Professional practice; and
Professional engagement.
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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.
AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers.pdf
• Real or FACTUAL information which
can be substantiated
• Include OUTCOMES of your work
• Indicate your use of INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS throughout the examples
• Convey being a MEMBER of a
Professional Learning Community
• Convey STUDENT FOCUS and
CLIENT FOCUS
• Use PROACTIVE examples to indicate
initiative
• Provide evidence of CURRENT
initiatives
• Indicate competencies from previous
jobs where relevant and how they relate
to new position
• The transferable nature of your
knowledge, skills and abilities
• Consider the School Plan and
professional learning initiatives
Be aware that selection will be
considered based on your particular
strengths and the needs of the school.
• Emphasis the sections of the criterion you
believe are most relevant
• Engage the reader
• Write in the FIRST PERSON identifying
your role in the process
• NO need to include photographs, letters of
commendation etc
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) TIPS:
WHAT PANELS WANT FROM
APPLICANTS
• CV’s which quickly enable decisions
about interviews
• Key achievements and relevant
professional development
• CV’s that demonstrate understanding of
the employers needs
• Clear links to the advertised position
• Ability to Illustrate relevant skills
• Enthusiasm for the advertised role
• Easily read applications
• Understanding of School’s and Departmental
values
RATING SCALE
A = WELL ABOVE REQUIREMENTS
B = ABOVE REQUIREMENTS
C = MEETS CRITERIA
D = DOES NOT MEET CRITERIA
Referees
• Name, current title and relationship to
applicant should be stated along with
current contact details
• Confirm they are willing to undertake
role
• Provide them with copy of your
application
• Confirm their contact details
• REFEREES CAN BE CONTACTED AT
ANY STAGE DURING THE PROCESS
referee report example.doc