Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH650171
Appointment Pool
Kelmscott Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements up to the end of Term 2, 2021.
Kelmscott PS is one of the first schools to be established in the Perth Metropolitan Area and has a strong history and connection with the local community. Much pride is taken from this history and it is recognised as an important factor in the establishment and maintenance of traditions and values that guide our relationships with all stakeholders. The school is located south east of Perth, approximately 24 kilometres from the city centre at the foot of the Darling Escarpment. The school currently has approximately 300 students with a variety of backgrounds including Indigenous, language backgrounds other than English, and students with additional learning and behaviour needs.
As a teacher at Kelmscott PS, you will become an integral part of our community partnerships to support each child to reach their potential. As such you will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, which underpin professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community. Applicants will work collaboratively to contribute to a positive culture of systematic and whole school curriculum delivery.
Suitable applicants will be committed to putting students first in their decision-making and undertake the hard work that is inherent in building and embedding whole school approach to delivering motivating and quality educational programs. The school believes that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students and improved standards of achievement. The implementation of whole school guided reading instruction, STEM integration through the curriculum, Synthetic Phonics programs and Positive Behaviour Management skills is highly desirable.
We are seeking teachers who have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful. Suitable applicants will also ideally understand learning support processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with allied professionals to improve capacity and cater for students with a range of needs. To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate proven experience in working collaboratively with all stake holders, focused on school wide programs and processes and effectively demonstrate how you support and cater for all students’ learning in the classroom so that they are successful.
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 Kelmscott PS can be found by visiting www.kelmscottprimaryschool.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 Ben Hart, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9496 9300, 0466 362 043 (school holidays only) or emailing benjamin.hart@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 three to four (3-4) 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 two (2) 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.
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;
- 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 Thursday, 8 October 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.