Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH606911
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2020
Aveley Primary School (IPS) is seeking a highly effective, energetic and well organised Teacher – Primary – Physical Education Specialist to complement the current team. The successful applicant will effectively plan, teach and assess the Physical Education and Sports program across the school.
Suitable applicants will be expected to work as a collaborative member of a professional learning team and have the skills to teach and manage students across all year levels. They must be able to engage with the community and build positive relationships with students, staff, families and external agencies.
Before applying, please access the information about our school and students, our teaching and learning approaches specified to each learning area, APS 2018-2020 Business Plan and other relevant documents on our school website.
At Aveley PS, every effort has been made to assemble a strong and diverse team of teachers and support staff to give our school the strength and unique flavour that will distinguish it as the school of choice in the local area. Working with our students, parents, teachers and local community, we have established extremely high expectations for the delivery of educational programs, behaviour management and a positive school culture. Our highly collaborative and skilled teachers provide a positive learning environment that is safe and supportive, meeting the diverse learning needs of all students. Our teachers utilise their skills, the support of the leadership team and their colleagues to teach, assess and report on year specific Western Australian Curriculum outcomes.
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 Aveley Primary School can be found by visiting http://www.aveleyprimaryschool.com/ or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information:
Please contact Michelle Murray, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6296 5466 or emailing michelle.murray@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 four (4) 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;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- 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 Monday, 25 November 2019.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.