Yarralinka Primary School and North Harrisdale Primary School
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH692366
Appointment Pool
Are you an ideal team player? Do you have a focus on developing the whole child? Are you able to build positive relationships with students, staff and families?
Yarralinka Primary School (PS) and North Harrisdale Primary School (PS) are both seeking to establish a pool of innovative and motivated Kindergarten to Year 6 primary teachers to join their teams for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year. Please indicate in your application your preference as to which school you are applying to or whether you are applying to both.
Teaching in a new public primary schools presents unique challenges that require a particular skill-set and outlook. Of utmost importance are the personal qualities you bring to the role. Suitable applicants will value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. You will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of humour. A ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students, is desirable.
We are looking for dynamic, highly-skilled educators committed to maximising their impact on student learning who actively engage in self-reflection. You have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn at high levels, and pursue excellence in your teaching. Suitable applicants should be committed to implementing agreed whole school approaches within a plan-teach-assess cycle. Teachers with expertise in high-impact, evidence-based strategies such as explicit direct instruction, synthetic phonics, Talk 4 Writing, and a problem-solving approach to mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Suitable applicants will support the development and implementation of the school’s vision, values, culture, and strategic direction, as outlined on our respective websites. You will collaborate with colleagues within the structure of a whole school professional learning community. Teachers who create an engaging, challenging learning environment to cater for the range of students’ needs, resulting in every student making at least a year’s progress for a year’s teaching, will be highly regarded. Staff at our schools commit to engaging in weekly meetings for whole school development, planning, data analysis, and professional learning. We also have fun together!
As our schools prioritise student wellbeing, suitable applicants will ideally have a capacity to implement an effective social-emotional learning program to enable students to manage and regulate their emotions and behaviour.
You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills as a valued member of our team. You are committed to building your professional capacity through continuous learning and engaging in initiatives that support improved teaching practice, such as walkthroughs.
A desire to seek roles and responsibilities beyond your classroom, and a willingness to take on extra-curricular activities to enhance learning opportunities for students, will be highly valued. Teachers who have additional expertise, skills and knowledge that can add value to the development of whole school programs are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to attend our Prospective Teachers Forum on Tuesday, 27 July 2021 at 4pm at North Harrisdale PS. Please check our Facebook pages for any updates. An information package can be emailed to you upon request if you are unable to attend the forum.
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 Yarralinka Primary School can be found by visiting yarralinkaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Further information about North Harrisdale Primary School can be found by visiting northharrisdaleprimary.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 Chris Burgess, Principal (Yarralinka Primary School) by telephoning (08) 9391 4340 or emailing christopher.burgess2@education.wa.edu.au; or Jacqui O’Donnell, Principal (North Harrisdale Primary School) by telephoning (08) 9397 8140 or emailing Jacqui.Odonnell@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 five (5) 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 Thursday, 12 August 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.