Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH813636
Appointment Pool
Westminster Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of innovative and enthusiastic Teachers for Year 1 to Year 6 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.
Suitable applicants will be required to promote, model and maintain high expectations and adhere to whole school approaches that are evidence based and supported by research. Educators at Westminster PS adopt high impact teaching strategies and use ongoing formative assessment to provide feedback to students, measure their progress, and plan differentiated learning programs to address individual student needs with a focus on progress and improvement. The ability to utilise and integrate a variety of information and technology tools and platforms to support and further student learning and, possessing the knowledge and skills to integrate STEM within your classroom practice, is highly desirable.
Suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated and dedicated to raising literacy and numeracy achievement, as well as social and emotional skills, through the effective use of whole-school approaches, explicit teaching and a commitment to the National Quality Standards. A strong understanding of the WA Curriculum is also desirable. They should be committed to Westminster PS whole school strategies including; Talk4Writing, Heggerty Phonic Awareness/Spelling Mastery, as well as approaches that follow whole school policies, procedures and lesson design formats. Teachers should be prepared to participate actively in whole school, year level, and learning area planning and curriculum development. Working with the community and engaging parents in the learning programs is a key focus.
Teachers within our Early Childhood Education phase of learning will promote the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. They should recognise that children need opportunities to interact and build trusting relationships.
The ability to establish genuine, positive and caring relationships with our students is highly desirable. Our pastoral care whole school approaches will ensure each student is engaged, belongs and feels connected to our school. Knowledge, understanding and experience in implementing Classroom Management Strategies (CMS), Instructional Strategies for Engagement (ISE), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Social Emotional Learning and Protective Behaviours is highly desirable.
Westminster PS is located 12kms north of Perth. In 2021 the school amalgamated with Westminster Junior Primary School to become a K-6 school catering for approximately 390 students. Our school shares the site with Westminster Education Support Centre and a Child and Parent Centre.
We are a culturally diverse school and have a strong inclusive community. The school recognises the importance of the local community and the role this plays in the educational outcomes for our students.
Our school vision is: Together We – Learn, Grow, Achieve.
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 Westminster Primary School can be found by visiting westminsterps.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 Andrea White, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9413 5050 or emailing andrea.white@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 three (3) 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;
- 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 Thursday, 30 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
