Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH696979
Appointment Pool
An exciting opportunity!
Floreat Park Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of committed Primary Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2022.
Floreat Park PS is seeking committed and motivated teachers to join our K-6 team. Personal attributes are very important to us - we are seeking applicants whose values and beliefs align with the school’s direction. Applicants with exemplary interpersonal acumen who forge and maintain positive, productive, and trusting relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community are encouraged to apply. Suitable applicants should demonstrate genuine respect and professionalism in all interactions, be collegial, effective collaborators, and display a commitment to ongoing personal growth and development.
As a Teacher – Primary, you will create safe and motivating learning environments for students using engaging pedagogy, restoratives practices, and genuine concern for personal and student wellbeing. The school is moving towards a 1:1 iPad environment in 2022. Strong skills in using ICT that enhance teaching and learning outcomes are highly desirable. Suitable applicants will ideally be proficient in using data as part of the assess-plan–act cycle, have a proven repertoire of effective teaching pedagogies and strategies that meet the needs of all students, and demonstrate their obligation to implementing whole school approaches that include the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework, Inquiry Learning, and Talk for Writing (K-2).
Coaching, mentoring, and learning from each other feature highly in our performance and development culture. We actively develop middle leaders to support our direction and provide opportunities for leadership growth at all levels through the Department’s Future Leaders Framework. Applicants in middle level leadership roles and those aspiring to leadership are encouraged to apply.
Floreat Park PS is an Independent Public School (IPS) providing excellence in educational opportunities from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are proud to offer local families a progressive school environment in which students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. While acknowledging our rich history dating back to 1951, we are foremost a contemporary school engaged in best practice teaching methods. Central to our success is the strong participation of our parent community in all aspects of school life. Our approach to education is built on a set of shared values and beliefs about how children learn best and to create a vibrant, engaging, and supportive environment.
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 Floreat Park Primary School can be found by visiting floreatparkps.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 Jane Rowlands, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9205 5600 or emailing Jane.Rowlands@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 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 Wednesday, 4 August 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.