Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH822767
Appointment Pool
Southern Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 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 3, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2024.
Southern Grove PS opened in 2018. The school is located in a new residential area in Southern River and has a culturally diverse population. We have an outstanding team of teachers and support staff who provide a learning environment where students feel happy, challenged and inspired to optimise their learning journey. A key focus is to build positive relationships with our students, staff and families in order to develop the whole child, enhancing children's talents along with their academic, social, emotional and physical development.
Our learning environments are reflective of the Walker Learning Approach and are set-up with intention; reflecting students' developmental stages, ideas, strengths, interests, culture and needs. Our students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are engaged in creative and open-ended learning experiences and are provided with opportunities which allow them to work alone or with others.
There is a strong link between the outdoor and indoor learning environments at Southern Grove PS. We view our outdoor spaces as equal to indoor space and extremely important in learning for children. Outdoor learning provides the opportunity for sensory experiences, promotes creativity and allows students to move freely during investigation time.
Suitable applicants will ideally be highly skilled educators with a passion for teaching. Applicants should be committed to pursuing excellence in classroom teaching and keep abreast of current research and pedagogy. Suitable applicants will ideally have the ability to teach literacy and numeracy, implementing whole school literacy and numeracy approaches. Knowledge and experience in the Walker Learning Approach and the delivery of Talk 4 Writing and Origo mathematics.
Southern Grove PS staff have high expectations for student engagement and achievement and teaching and learning programs are data informed. Suitable applicants will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to plan for student achievement and progress. All staff at Southern Grove PS work closely together to plan teaching and learning programs both within classrooms and the outdoor learning environment. Suitable applicants should embrace 21st century teaching and learning, personalised learning approaches and the use of flexible learning spaces.
It would be highly desirable for suitable applicants to possess outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and build relationships with students, staff, parents and wider school 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 Southern Grove Primary School can be found by visiting southerngroveps.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 Rebecca Burns, Principal by telephoning 089234 7700 or emailing rebecca.burns@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 six (6) 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 requirements.
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 Friday, 23 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
