Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH594911
Appointment Pool
Applecross Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Teacher – Early Childhood Education K-2 for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the Term 4, 2019 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2020. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the Term 4, 2019, up to the end of Term 4, 2020.
Suitable applicants will be highly motivated, and view working in a collaborative environment as integral to achieving the outcomes we have set for our students. Integral to working within a collaborative team environment will be a willingness to engage in self-reflection, observation and feedback practices to develop their understanding of our whole school programs and pedagogy. An adherence to whole school approaches to delivering programs considered essential to our students’ progress is expected.
It is desirable that applicants make themselves familiar with the attached document “Measuring our Effectiveness in the Context of our School” and who demonstrate how they can contribute to the growth of our school, the achievement of set targets outlined in our Business Management Plan 2018-2020 and have some understanding of the part our parent community plays in the success of Applecross Primary School.
Early Childhood teachers at Applecross Primary School have a shared pedagogical understanding across the K-2 year levels. Teachers use knowledge of their students and a variety of age-appropriate teaching and learning approaches to provide the opportunities for students to reach their potential. Teachers take ownership over the best way to include investigative learning experiences in their class considering their students and the curriculum. It is desirable that applicants make themselves familiar with the attached document “K-2 agreement”.
In preparing their application applicants should make themselves familiar with information about Applecross Primary School located within the Applecross Primary School website.
Suitable Applicants will be highly regarded by demonstrating their commitment to and success in;
- play-based learning pedagogy both inside and outside the classroom,
- a capacity to provide an age-appropriate and differentiated curriculum
- understanding of the learning needs of EAL/D students and their families
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 Applecross Primary School can be found by visiting applecrossps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachment below.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
Please contact Jude James, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9364 1792 or emailing Judith.James@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 up to five (5) 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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (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.
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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 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, 6 September 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.