Job Application Writing For Teachers In Western Australia

How to write an exemplary cover letter for a dream job.

What you'll learn

Understand the process of job applications in Western Australia

Identifying school needs when writing job applications

Utilising key school documents to help bolster your job application

Deconstructing the Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and Professional Engagement domains in order to write strong examples of teaching practice.

Understanding other elements of the job application process including CV's, referee checks and interview logistics

Requirements

No prerequisites needed. However, understanding the context of Western Australia including the curriculum we use as well as how to access job vacancies would be of benefit.

Description

In this course, you will undergo a journey of self-reflection as you begin to understand the necessary requirements to build up an exemplary cover letter for jobs within the Western Australian Public Education Sector. This course will allow you to look at the three domains of Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and Professional Engagement. We will work together to deconstruct each of these domains and discuss key concepts that need to be embedded into the application. Initially we will discuss the application process at a macro level where we will deconstruct the requirements of the school of which you are applying for and identify lines of inquiry for you to help write your application. Following this, I will provide evidential examples of how to engage with each of the domains and provide a framework for you to work with to help write strong , effective examples of your practice. This is supplemented by my own examples within an application that was successful. We will also discuss aspects of your CV and other considerations that need to be addressed within your application as well.  If you need further help, I have provided further information if you wish to seek feedback on your application writing responses as well.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Disclaimer

Lecture 2 Disclaimer

Section 3: Job Application Process at a Glance

Lecture 3 Background Information

Lecture 4 Background Information- Cover Letter

Lecture 5 Background Information- Referee Check

Lecture 6 Background Information- Interview

Section 4: Job Application Review

Lecture 7 Let's have a look at a typical job listing

Lecture 8 Activity

Lecture 9 Additional Information

Section 5: Let's get to Writing!

Lecture 10 Some Principles and considerations

Lecture 11 Professional Knowledge Overview

Lecture 12 Knowing your Students

Lecture 13 Know Your Content

Lecture 14 Activity- Professional Knowledge

Lecture 15 Some of my Examples

Lecture 16 Professional Practice Overview

Lecture 17 Professional Practice- Learning Environment

Lecture 18 Professional Practice- Curriculum Planning

Lecture 19 Professional Practice- Assessment

Lecture 20 Professional Practice- Activity

Lecture 21 Some examples of Professional Practice

Lecture 22 Professional Engagement Overview

Lecture 23 Professional Engagement- Engage in Professional Learning

Lecture 24 Professional Engagement- Engage with Key Stakeholders

Lecture 25 Professional Engagement- Activity

Lecture 26 Some examples of Professional Engagement

Section 6: CV and Other Details

Lecture 27 Curriculum Vitae Information

Lecture 28 Questions and Feedback

Section 7: Final Statement

Lecture 29 Final Statement

Anyone who is looking to get a job in the Department of Western Australia