Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH843344
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Bremer Bay Primary School (PS) is seeking a Primary - Teacher to join their high-quality regional school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- locality allowance of $1 140.00 a year
- 11 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
Bremer Bay is a small, close-knit community with excellent facilities. The school has 30 students across two multi-age groups. We are looking for exceptional teachers who possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and are committed to supporting all students to achieve excellent educational growth. Successful applicants would be committed to improving outcomes for every student, every day, through our whole school approaches using evidence-based instructional strategies. Successful applicants will promote, model, and maintain high expectations and teach using whole school approaches that are evidence-based and supported by research.
Successful applicants will ideally possess proficiency in current and effective teaching practice have knowledge of and experience in using High Impact Teaching Strategies and support the school’s strategic goals and directions. Applicants should have a solid capacity to plan challenging, differentiated and engaging programs for multi-age groups using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
Our school
Bremer Bay PS is located in the south west of Western Australia and is 180km east of Albany. Established in 1953, we cater for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6.
Our school is well established and maintained, providing an excellent educational environment for both students and staff. The school comprises of an administration building, library, multi-purpose room, upper primary classroom and a purpose-built early childhood classroom.
The location and community
Bremer Bay is a beautiful coastal town situated on the south coast of Western Australia in the Great Southern region between Albany and Esperance, at the mouth of the Bremer River on the southern edge of the Fitzgerald River National Park. Bremer Bay is 515 kilometres southeast of the state capital, Perth, and 180 kilometres east of Albany.
For more information about Bremer Bay visit www.australiassouthwest.com
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 Bremer Bay Primary School can be found by visiting www.bremerbayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Janice Fox, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Bremer Bay by telephoning (08) 9837 1200 or emailing janice.fox@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Janice Fox on 0426 846 365
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 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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (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, 9 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
