Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH824876
Appointment Pool
Maidens Park Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary 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 2, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2024.
Professional Benefits
Working at Maidens Park Primary School provides you with the many professional and personal benefits of working for the Department of Education including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000.00 a 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
- Free relocation
About the role
The suitable applicants will ideally be outstanding classroom practitioners committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child through our whole-school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies.
We seek innovative applicants with high-quality teaching skills and knowledge. Suitable applicants should possess a strong capacity to plan differentiated, integrated and engaging programs and an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. They will use data literacy to monitor ongoing student progress and support every child to achieve their full potential.
Student well-being is a high priority of our school. This role will suit someone who is relationship-focused, highly motivated, and passionate about creating stimulating learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn in students. Suitable applicants will understand and demonstrate trauma-informed practices and work with students and families to teach and model expected behaviours. Effective classroom management is desirable, and understanding the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework will be highly regarded.
The suitable applicants will ideally have the capacity to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. You should possess the ability to create positive and respectful relationships with students through a good sense of fun and adventure.
In this role, you will be a highly valued member of our staff, working as part of a collaborative team in a rewarding position. We offer a supportive school culture, and there are opportunities for leadership development. Suitable applicants will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes, be highly organised, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Our school
Maidens Park PS became an Independent Public School in 2014 and is located in the suburb of Withers in Bunbury, Western Australia. The school motto, “Every Child Matters” reflects our PBS expectations of Safe, Tolerant, Achieve and Responsible. Our approach to teaching and learning is that our staff members understand that the quality of relationships with students is crucial to our school’s success and is the extent to which a sense of belonging and connectedness is created.
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.
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 Maidens Park Primary School can be found by visiting www.maidensparkps.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 Louise Cairns, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Bunbury by telephoning (08) 9724 9450 or emailing louise.cairns@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 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for three (3) 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, 26 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
