Description:
Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Koorana Primary School
Teacher - Upper - Years 5-6
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Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH892658
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Koorana Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join their upper primary team (Years 5-6). Koorana PS has multi-aged classroom arrangements in place.
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. The successful applicant should exhibit a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and possess the ability to plan for school improvement using and responding to all data sources, ensuring curriculum and pedagogical development is current and ongoing.
With effective interpersonal skills, the successful applicant should work closely with students, colleagues, and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. The successful applicant will ideally be flexible, adaptive, and be able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching.
Koorana PS is an Independent Public School located in Warnbro and we have high expectations, learning together in a safe and caring environment. We are committed to providing every student with a pathway to a successful future by unlocking their learning potential. Our dedicated staff place an emphasis on high quality teaching and engagement by providing a robust curriculum that meets the needs of all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We cater for the needs and aspirations of local families, working in partnership with a supportive community.
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 12 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 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 Koorana Primary School can be found by visiting kooranaps.wa.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 Janine Muir, Principal by telephoning (08) 9523 7900 or emailing Janine.Muir@education.wa.edu.au
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