Description:
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH889148
Appointment Pool
North Perth Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of experienced, enthusiastic K-6 Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025
We are seeking accomplished teachers ideally with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills which underpin professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. Suitable applicants will become an integral part of this community partnership to support each child to reach their potential.
As a teacher at North Perth PS, you should work in a collaborative environment to improve student outcomes, reflect on your own performance, contribute to staff development, and support our distributed leadership structure. You should be committed to continuous improvement, ideally displayed by your willingness to accept, and implement change, and in your ability to lead initiatives at a phase of learning and/or school-wide level.
Suitable applicants should be highly skilled and motivated educators who are passionate about teaching, with an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, especially in Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT. The school is focused on embedding evidence-based practices for teaching and learning and suitable applicants should be able to display their how their instructional strategies align with the Department of Education’s Teaching for Impact, and it links to student achievement. It is desirable for applicants to possess sound knowledge of our whole-school approaches, including data analysis, daily reviews, Promoting Literacy Development, Talk4Writing, and Positive Behaviour Support.
Our school vision, “Inspiring young minds, creating possibilities” is supported by our mission to foster an inspiring community of learners in which committed educators and parents work together to develop each child. We value learning that is holistic, encompassing the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative dimensions. This is reflected in our Business Plan 2023-2025. Our sense of community is further underpinned by our values of inclusivity, resilience, respect, and responsibility.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- 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 North Perth Primary School can be found by visiting northperthprimary.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information
Please contact Andrew Streeton, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9428 7100 or emailing Andrew.Streeton@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to :
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 26 April 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.