Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH771743
Appointment Pool
We are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year.
We are seeking teachers who pursue excellence in teaching, have high expectations, and who believe that all children can learn and be successful. Suitable applicants should have a commitment to placing individual needs of students first and deliver purposeful and equitable learning experiences in line with the Western Australian Curriculum. Educators should display a high level of understanding and delivery of explicit teaching techniques in a professional environment where whole school pedagogies, practices, and programs are used to maximise impact on student learning.
Suitable applicants will ideally be self-reflective and committed to their own professional growth, using opportunities to gather, analyse, and assess system, whole-of-school, and classroom-based student achievement data. Teachers use this to make evidence-based decisions about their teaching with a relentless focus on improving outcomes for all students. Teachers will be expected to engage regularly in honest and rigorous professional conversations about how to develop and improve practice with a constant focus on optimising student success.
Suitable applicants should ideally be able to display the capacity to build strong, positive, and productive relationships with students, peers, and the wider school community. They should show a commitment to supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing through both the delivery of social-emotional learning programs in class and through school wide positive interactions. You should also possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, and display the ability to work collaboratively. Suitable applicants should welcome the opportunity to be coached to grow their professional practice, involving regular class observations and feedback. Suitable applicants should be motivated, reflective teachers, who seek out new opportunities with a focus on their own professional growth.
Poynter Primary School, located in the suburb of Duncraig, opened in October 1980. The school's unique location, only 15 kilometres from the CBD, affords easy access to beaches and quality leisure and sporting facilities. Poynter Primary School has a proud academic tradition of providing quality educational learning opportunities across all learning areas. Enrolments are approximately 500 students and national testing results support the school's reputation for strong academic achievement. Extension programs include access to the regional Primary Extension and Academic Challenge (PEAC) program and a school-based Poynter Enrichment Program. The community displays a high level of educational awareness and the school enjoys strong parental support. The school has attracted an experienced, caring and innovative staff.
The buildings, which are well maintained and air-conditioned, include sixteen teaching classrooms, new purpose-built music and art rooms, an undercover assembly area, a spacious automated library with an internet-linked computer laboratory and a modern administration block. The classrooms are also networked with internet access through a central server. The grounds feature extensive sporting fields, shaded play areas and adventure playgrounds.
The school has a strong music focus with a specialist program augmented by whole-school musical productions, senior choir, school orchestra and band plus instrumental instruction in violin, viola, cello, flute, brass, clarinet and percussion. The Visual Arts specialist teacher coordinates a program that promotes sequential skill development and the opportunity for children to produce a high standard of artwork across a range of media.
Health and Wellbeing is a priority at Poynter Primary School with physical education programs that feature skill-based sessions, daily fitness, interhouse and interschool athletics, cross-country and team sport competition.
House and buddy systems are an integral part of the school's pastoral care program. The key skills of confidence, persistence, resilience, organization, compassion and getting along are developed using the You Can Do It! Education program. Promoted by the Student Leadership Team involvement in these systems provides practical opportunities for students to develop respect, leadership, collaborative learning, and mentoring skills in a safe and supportive environment.
It is highly recommended that you research Poynter Primary School to ensure that your skill set match the school’s needs.
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 Poynter Primary School can be found by visiting poynterps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Keyla Jeffers, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9492 2350 or emailing keyla.jeffers@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Keyla Jeffers on 0438 927 849.
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, 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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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.
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- 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, 14 October 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.