Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH813064
Appointment Pool
Bletchley Park Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Teachers K-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.
We are seeking professional, enthusiastic and team orientated Teachers to work collaboratively with the leadership team and school community to add value to our contemporary and distinctive school which has a child focused identity.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic education team with a vision of creating excellence together. Knowledge of the HITS (High Impact Teaching Strategies) or Quality Teaching Strategy and iStar model will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will be part of a team that builds an inclusive school culture that challenges, invigorates and extends young minds. They will ideally be reflective practitioners, with strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work cooperatively with others to create and maintain a welcoming and vibrant learning environment for students and families.
Ideally, applicants will have well developed Digital Technology Skills, be familiar with Talk 4 Writing and Brightpath, and have a good understanding of English as an Additional Language/Dialect progress maps.
Highly suitable applicants should implement whole school approaches in teaching and learning, ensuring students are at the centre of everything we do, as we bring innovative, rich and diverse learning experiences to every child. Comprehensive curriculum knowledge, strong pedagogical skills in literacy and numeracy and developing the whole child are highly regarded.
Purposeful use of technology to amplify learning and a focus on early intervention and differentiated curriculum to meet each students needs is desired, including students with special needs. Ideally, we are looking for teachers who have successfully implemented evidence based Reading and Spelling programs such as Letters and Sounds, Talk for Writing, the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness program, and who are familiar with the Back to front Maths approach.
Located in a residential area in Southern River. Bletchley Park PS is a large primary school of over 800 students with a well-established team structure where teachers closely collaborate with others who teach the same or similar year levels.
Suitable applicants should be committed, professional and collaborative teachers who respect all students from our culturally diverse community.
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 Bletchley Park Primary School can be found by visiting bletchleyparkps.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 Wayne Walpole, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9234 6400 or emailing Wayne.Walpole@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Wayne Walpole on Wayne.Walpole@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss your queries further.
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 three (3) 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 Monday, 1 May 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
