Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH824417
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023
Highgate Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional classroom teacher. The current vacancy is for a middle/upper teacher.
Highgate PS is a great place to work. The staff is committed, hard-working, and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for the students. We all share ownership, accountability, and responsibility for the school community and the progress of our students. We work hard to create a healthy school with a great internal culture.
If you are innovative, loyal, emotionally intelligent, proactive, and an enthusiastic individual with proven ability as an amazing classroom teacher, we encourage you to apply.
The successful applicant should be a great teacher who builds trust-filled, quality relationships with students, parents, and staff. They should ideally have the skills to support and encourage students to achieve the aims outlined in the Western Australian curriculum and the Highgate PS vision.
To be successful, they should ideally have outstanding curriculum knowledge, high emotional intelligence, be a high-quality teacher, have a great sense of joy, humour, and fun, and be loyal, hard-working, and willing to go the extra mile.
Highgate PS has a brilliant school culture that we have worked hard to achieve. The staff is united, hard-working, and willing to try new things. We collaborate and make decisions using a consensus model. We want new teachers to trust us and enjoy working in our school. We are a strong and healthy school community, and we tirelessly work together to improve our school for our students
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
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 Highgate Primary School can be found by visiting highgateps.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 Stephen Ivey, Principal by telephoning (08) 9253 2700 or emailing Stephen.Ivey@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 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; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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, 12 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
