Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH652791
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021
Are you a reflective teacher, dedicated to continuous improvement to advance the progress and development of students in your care?
Kardinya Primary School (PS) is seeking a high quality educator who will deliver whole-school programs that engage students in the process of learning, capturing their interest and desire to learn more.
The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing visible learning practices that involve the provision of learning intentions and success criteria for all lessons. Additionally, you will provide effective feedback to students through formative assessment and negotiate goals that support students to become independent learners.
To be suitable for this role, you will be committed to putting students first in all school based decision-making and this will be reflected in your outstanding, contemporary instruction that will embrace differentiation, consideration of student wellbeing and the capacity to facilitate engaging learning experiences that maximise the integration of different Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools and platforms.
As a teacher at Kardinya PS you will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in collaborative teams as part of a professional learning community and strengthen relationships with the broader school community. It is desirable for applicants to have experience in teacher leadership roles including leading whole school curriculum and system initiatives.
Kardinya PS has approximately 300 students enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school consists of students from diverse backgrounds, reflecting a tapestry of cultures, with 27 different languages recognised as children's first. A focus on all children being successful enables the identification of student's needs with a differentiated curriculum offered to support each child at their point of need and cater for the ‘whole child’.
High standards of achievement are celebrated and enjoyed by students, parents and staff with our staff and community committed to working together to make a difference. Kardinya PS is a collaborative and successful school with a commitment to rise above all.
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 Kardinya Primary School can be found by visiting https://kardinyaps.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Julie Simpfendorfer, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9312 4915 or emailing Julie.Burston@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 (4) page 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.
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 Monday, 2 November 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.