Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH821212
Appointment Pool
Beckenham Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers 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 4, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2024.
Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred work fraction from 0.2 to full-time.
High expectations will be placed on suitable applicants, who will work in a highly collaborative environment, designed to support the implementation of agreed whole school approaches. Staff at Beckenham Primary School are committed to continuous self-improvement, operating in a working environment characterised by a strong commitment to professional learning; working in supportive year level and curriculum teams.
Appointments will be made to classroom teaching and specialist teaching roles. Beckenham Primary School currently offers LOTE (Languages other than English), Science, Music, Design and Technology and PE (Physical Education). You may wish to tailor your application to a particular role.
Suitable applicants will ideally have the following abilities:
- Interpersonal skills that help to create valuable relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Display an understanding and experiences with effective explicit instruction skills in teaching literacy and numeracy content and shifting it from short to long term memory using such strategies as “Warm-up” or “Daily Review”
- Experience in working with whole-school approaches that promote the science of reading.
- A commitment to ongoing professional growth and willingness to engage in opportunities to develop these skills and knowledge through observations, coaching and feedback.
- Proactive behaviour-shaping strategies that support student engagement to enable positive student outcomes in and out of the classroom.
- An interest or experience with working with students from a myriad of cultures (inclusive our First Nation’s culture) and an ability to exhibit their knowledge and skills in working with EAL/D (English as a Second Language/Dialect) learners.
- A passionate and caring teacher that puts students at the forefront of everything they do.
We are dedicated to the use of iPads in all classrooms and educators in Years 4 - 6 work effectively in the school's BYOD (Bring your own device) program, where all students purchase, or are supplied with, their own iPad which they use to enhance their learning capabilities. Teaching at Beckenham Primary School presents a great and unique opportunity to be part of an exciting, professional experience. We have assembled a great team of vibrant, innovative, hard-working and committed teachers who value our culture and work together to achieve our vision of a dynamic and culturally diverse learning community with collaborative educators.
Beckenham PS has been an integral part of the local community for over 100 years. Our school is characterised by a diversity of cultural backgrounds among our student population.
Our school's highly dedicated and professional staff are committed to educating the students in their care. As part of this commitment to our students we offer a strong student services team. This includes a School Chaplain and Student Support worker offering pastoral care to the students.
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.
For further information about Beckenham Primary School can be found by visiting www.beckenhamps.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 Nichola Butler, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9278 3700 or emailing nichola.treanor@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 two (2) 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 Tuesday, 30 May 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
