Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH825486
Appointment Pool
Are you ready to make an impact?
Lesmurdie Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of experienced Primary Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
We are seeking innovative, resourceful and collaborative teachers to join our engaged and experienced staff. Suitable applicants should have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to build highly effective working relationships with students, parents and colleagues. We are seeking teachers with proven capacity to employ analytical and evaluative practices to implement the curriculum effectively and improve student achievement and progress. Additionally, applicants with capacity to provide educational leadership in the school through participative decision making and a commitment to self-development to improve professional practice, will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will ideally be committed to reflective teaching practices through active participation in a culture of professional growth. This will include coaching, classroom observation and feedback as well as teachers who are committed to their own professional learning to ensure they maintain and build on contemporary, evidence-based approaches.
Competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and experience with integrating technology to enhance student learning will also be well regarded. As will, expertise in literacy and/or numeracy and a willingness to commit to whole school programs and instructional practices.
Lesmurdie PS is housed in brand new facilities in the Perth hills. We deliver a rich learning program in a safe, caring and inclusive environment, which nurtures the wellbeing of students and staff. We aim to support our students to grow into young people capable of making a positive difference in the world through their engagement, action and contribution. Our extensive redevelopment is due for completion in 2023, matching our high quality practice with high quality facilities. We are leveraging the strengths of our school culture and the support of the community to make a great school even better.
If you are an experienced teacher who understands your impact and are motivated to improve your practice, so that every child makes progress and achieves their potential, we invite your application to join our team.
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 Lesmurdie Primary School can be found by visiting lesmurdieps.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 Louise Armstrong, Principal by telephoning (08) 9291 2100 or emailing louise.armstrong@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 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; 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, 28 July 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
