Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH825991
This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2023 with the possibility of a part time or fulltime permanent appointment from 2024.
Allendale Primary School (PS) is looking for and enthusiastic and creative individual to join their team as a Performing Arts Teacher.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5,000 per year
- 10.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
About the role
The successful applicant would have experience in teaching performing arts programs centred on music, drama or dance. The performing arts teacher would be supported to plan and deliver lessons centred on their strengths and encouraged to embrace multi modal delivery to engage Allendale students.
They would deliver lessons that blend theory with live performance and support students to develop creativity through playing, singing and movement.
Ensemble leading skills would be highly regarded in this role. In recent years Allendale Primary performing arts teachers have led a rock band, whole school choir and didgeridoo group, as well as annual Midwest Showcase performances.
Allendale PS has a strong focus on Explicit Instruction (EI) from Kindergarten to Year 6 with teachers using Daily Reviews to shift knowledge from student’s short term to long term memory. The panel would view an understanding of the science of learning and experience implementing high impact teaching strategies as highly desirable.
At Allendale PS, students are at the centre of everything we do. The ability to work closely with classroom teachers and administration, community organisations and other schools in the region to improve the outcomes and experiences of our students is a core responsibility of the specialist teacher.
Our school
Allendale PS is a proud Independent Public-School catering for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Our staff share a collective responsibility for providing every student with a pathway to a successful future. Allendale PS is situated in the centre of Geraldton and our families live within Wonthella and surrounding suburbs. Our school’s ICSEA is 891. We currently have 344 students enrolled, a third of these students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Allendale Primary School can be found by visiting allendaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Chad Barnes, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Geraldton, by telephoning (08) 9964 1888 or emailing Chad.Barnes@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 two (2) 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
- 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.
- 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 Wednesday, 21 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
