Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH865995
This is a permanent part-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Can you help our students to learn, grow and thrive in music?
Piara Waters Primary School (PS) is currently recruiting a high-quality Music Teacher to join their dynamic school.
We would like to appoint the most suitable Music Teacher to join our school and therefore whilst this position is initially advertised as 0.6FTE, there is flexibility for this position to be increased to up to 1.0 permanent FTE.
The successful applicant will teach music to a range of classes from Pre-Primary to Year 6. You would lead the school choirs (Junior and Senior) and support the school in putting on whole school events (e.g., ANZAC day, end of year concert). You may also coordinate the instrumental music program in the school on behalf of The School for Instrumental Music.
The successful applicant would be part of our Performing Arts team and collaboratively work with the drama teacher to ensure students receive a balanced and high-quality program across both music and drama.
The successful applicant should have a high level of Western Australian curriculum, instructional and assessment knowledge, and ideally a proven track record to work effectively in a collaborative team.
At Piara Waters PS you will be supported to use iPads as a tool for students to access the curriculum. Our teachers know their students and the curriculum well and classroom programs are responsive to these. The successful applicant will ideally work positively and effectively will all students and families and be able to differentiate the curriculum to meet differing student needs, including English As Additional Language Dialect (EALD) and neurodiverse students.
The staff are currently reviewing several school processes and applicants should be prepared to contribute to, reflect on and review whole school approaches. You should also be data literate and respond to data in ways that support student learning.
Piara Waters PS opened in February 2012 catering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located in the suburb of Piara Waters (South Metropolitan Education Region). As an Independent Public School, we utilise the flexibilities afforded to us, to ensure the highest possible outcomes for students. Every decision is focused on every classroom, and every student, every day. You will love working at Piara Waters PS and we will love working with you.
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 Piara Waters Primary School can be found by visiting www.piarawatersps.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 Alison Ramm, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9397 4300 or emailing Alison.Ramm@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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- 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, 4 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
