Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH618289
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2020
Do wish to be part of a dynamic team of educators?
Malvern Springs Primary School (PS), an Independent Public School (IPS), is seeking a teacher for one of its Year 6 classes.
The school holds the principles of high expectations, effective teaching, student and staff wellbeing, parental and community involvement and whole school approaches.
Malvern Springs PS uses an explicit instruction approach. Applicants who have a background in this area are more likely to be considered suitable. The successful applicant will have high expectations and competency, be agile and willing to accept and act on feedback. The school values continual growth of teachers through classroom observation, action learning, feedback and on-going professional learning. The successful applicant will also need to demonstrate how to manage students with disabilities and challenging behaviours in ways that preserve the integrity of the child.
The successful applicant will work hard, show resilience, have a high level of interpersonal and reflective skills, and collaborate in the Year 6 level teams. The successful applicant needs to be prepared to contribute to, reflect on, review whole school approaches and work in positive ways. The teacher will also need to be data literate and respond to data in ways that supports student learning.
Suitable applicants will be exceptional, highly motivated and generous with their time, committing to working extra hours with the community to support student development. Developing positive working relationships with parents and the community is considered essential at Malvern Springs PS. In this school, which was opened in 2012, parents value education and have high aspirations for their children
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 Malvern Springs PS can be found by visiting www.malvernspringsps.wa.edu.au 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 Dr Jenny Kuhn, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6296 5422 or emailing jenny.kuhn@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) referees 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.
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 Friday, 13 March 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.