Description:
Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Madora Bay Primary School
Teacher - Primary
00042025
Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH892504
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Madora Bay Primary School (PS) opened its doors to students in 2023. As a rapidly growing school, we are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and collaborative Junior Primary Teacher to join our team as soon as possible.
At Madora Bay PS every child will gain the skills and attributes to achieve their life aspirations in an environment where they are connected, valued and counted. Our school works in close partnership with its community to strive for excellence, where outcomes for students guide decision making in a culture of high expectations, driven by a cohesive and highly skilled team of educators.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated and committed to raising outcomes for all students through rigorous high impact approaches to planning and teaching with a focus on engagement and progress for every child. They will use ongoing formative assessment to check for understanding, differentiate teaching and plan next steps in learning. They will work collaboratively to implement whole school approaches consistently and take collective responsibility for all students. A strong understanding of the curriculum and the ability to integrate technology effectively is desirable. Teach Well Masterclass participants are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be committed to ongoing professional learning and growth to ensure they maintain and build on contemporary evidence-based approaches; this will include coaching, classroom observation and feedback. The Madora Bay PS teaching team participates in whole school, phase of learning and curriculum planning to embed whole school approaches to teaching and learning.
The ability to establish genuine, positive and caring relationships with our students and families is paramount. The successful applicant will ideally embed a proactive and inclusive approach which includes individualised planning. The consistent application of low-key classroom management strategies aligned to Positive Behaviour Support and outstanding delivery of pastoral care which supports the health and wellbeing of all our students should also be embedded in your practice. Effective and regular communication with all families a priority at Madora Bay PS.
Teaching in a new public primary school presents unique challenges that require a particular skill set and outlook. The personal qualities which you bring to this role are crucial and will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should be reflective, collaborative, flexible and solutions-focused to positively contribute to the establishment of our school culture, adapt to change as our school grows and consistently provide the best opportunities for our students.
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 Madora Bay Primary School can be found by visiting MadoraBayPS.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 Samantha Benn, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9584 6250 or emailing samantha.benn@education.wa.edu.au.
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