Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH809077
Appointment Pool
Marri Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of committed and passionate Teachers - Kindergarten to Year 6 for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2024.
At Marri Grove PS we have a focus on ensuring a highly engaging learning environment through an emphasis on the Science of Teaching and Learning and the use of Explicit Instruction.
To be suitable in this role, you should display your experience in working collaboratively within a team, focused on school wide programs and processes. You should also display how you support and cater for all students’ learning needs in the classroom so that they are successful. Suitable applicants should embrace our Positive Behaviour values of Safe, Perserverance, Accountable, Respect and Kind in all areas of the school and in their own professional conduct.
The positive culture at Marri Grove PS is based on the shared responsibility we have for our children and to provide them a high care, high performance learning environment as they are our future. This focus means that we embrace and seek; a deep level collaboration in year level teams including planning and unpacking lessons together, sharing strategies and a focus on success for every child. We embrace evidence-based practice, and opportunities to engage parents and caregivers in their child’s learning journey.
Marri Grove PS is situated south of Armadale along the Southwest Highway in Byford. The school currently has over 550 students, enrolled from Kindergarten through to Year 6. The school offers specialist programs in Science, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, and Indonesian.
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 Marri Grove Primary School can be found by visiting www.marrigroveps.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 David Paine, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9526 4060 or emailing David.Paine@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 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 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;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; and
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
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, 24 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
