Teacher - English - Regional Learning Specialist (City of …, City of Joondalup

This is a 23-month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension. The Secondary Schools, District High Schools, and Post-School Pathways Directorate provide coordinated expertise to regions and secondary schools identified as requiring support. It provides responsive support for Vocational Education and Training (VET), workplace learning, and career development. It also provides strategic advice and subject matter expertise to schools, regions, and the system in relation to secondary and district high school VET provision with a focus on providing meaningful post-school pathways for students. The Role The Regional Learning Specialist (RLS) project supports students who are:
- located at regional schools
- enrolled through the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE)
- studying ATAR courses in the English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning areas The RLS complements the online classes provided by SIDE teachers by providing senior secondary students with:
- face‑to‑face tuition
- online fortnightly tutorials
- online exam revision seminars The RLS team also builds the capacity of less experienced regional teachers by sharing:
- curriculum expertise
- exemplary teaching and learning practices Applicants must commit to the significant statewide travel that is essential in this role. A current driver’s license is required. The successful applicant should be a highly organised, expert, and passionate teacher of English, possess the professional knowledge, understanding, and experience to deliver engaging and relevant online and face‑to‑face sessions to support students studying ATAR subjects in English. The successful applicant should be flexible, willing to work collaboratively with staff, and possess strong interpersonal skills to allow connection across school communities to achieve the best outcomes for all students. Experience in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English and/or Literature is highly desirable, as is experience in teaching ATAR English EALD. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of perks including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rutdt