Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH674722
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2021
Wellard Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking Noongar Languages Teacher to join our friendly team.
The Aboriginal languages program is a key component of the school’s cultural goals and consequently the successful applicant will be willing to contribute to the Reconciliation Action Plan committee. The ability to develop high relational trust is key to this role. Professional growth is supported through a team approach to planning with significant investment being made in teacher knowledge and skills. Specialist program staff are provided with access to instructional professional learning in which they are supported to utilise in their roles as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to immerse students in both an understanding of the language and the development of Aboriginal culture as well as providing a consistent, integrated and inclusive learning program which engages and motivates students. Also, you will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and be highly proficient in classroom management.
At Wellard PS, we aim to develop happy, respectful, confident, self-motivated, successful students who will seize opportunities in making a worthwhile contribution to our world. We want parents and carers to feel welcome, to be listened to, to be actively involved and supported in their child's education and to support the school in providing the best possible education for their children.
Staff have been selected in line with the needs of the local community and work cohesively to establish high expectations in a positive teaching and learning environment. The school has a strong sense of community and strives to ensure all students have the opportunity to be challenged in reaching their potential.
In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications and graduate untrained Aboriginal Languages teachers may be considered.
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.
We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Further information about Wellard Primary School can be found by visiting wellardps.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 Geoffrey Miller, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9553 0600 or emailing Geoff.Miller@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.
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 fully or provisionally registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). 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, 12 March 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.