Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH451471
Appointment Pool
Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best staff, teachers and leaders in WA?
Beaumaris Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated Teachers for Years 3-6 for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2016 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2017. Placements can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2016 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2017.
Beaumaris PS is looking for dynamic teachers who have an understanding of collaboration, have credibility as an educator, possess team-work skills and have contemporary pedagogy. Could this be you?
Suitable applicants will be committed to making a difference in the lives of our students. You will also be passionate about your work, organised and have excellent interpersonal skills to work successfully with students, staff and the community. Want to be part of our team?
Suitable applicants should also have an applied understanding of instructional strategies such as Cooperative Learning, First Steps, Higher Order Thinking Skills, visible assessment, innovative use of technology to transform learning and guided instructional practices are highly desirable. If you also have the demonstrated skills to consciously build your practices through professional learning and you have curriculum leadership experience, this would be of benefit to your application. Are you writing yet?
Beaumaris PS was established in 1991, and we are supported by a very forward looking and wonderful school community. We embrace innovation and current educational thinking and practice, and balance this by upholding our core traditions. Our school seeks and embraces best practice. Do you think you might fit in here?
Our staff works as a Professional Learning Community and our focus is on student work and results. Our teachers collaborate to respond to students’ needs and our assessment information informs professional practice. One of the key structures in our school is the Collaborative Team in each year level. Our teachers share knowledge, develop best practice and have common goals to produce the best teaching possible. Does this resonate with you?
Our goal at Beaumaris PS is for our students to be successful, responsible and intrinsically motivated learners. We strive towards this goal through targeted teaching approaches, differentiated practice and implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Beaumaris PS has adopted a positive school approach, and as such our four behaviour expectations K-6 embody respect, safety, personal best and responsibility. We aim to strengthen school wide approaches to student management, behaviour curriculum and engagement, and we adopt a sense of responsibility for all students. Do you feel you can contribute to our goals?
Will you apply to join us?
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.
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 Beaumaris Primary School can be found by visiting www.beaumarisps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Jo Stephens, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9300 6444 or emailing Josephine.Stephens@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.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. 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.
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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
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or www.trb.wa.gov.au
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three 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, 9 September 2016
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.