Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH868554
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Are you a dedicated and passionate Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?
South Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is seeking a passionate 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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 per year
- Locality allowance of $432 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
This role will suit applicants who are relationship-focused, highly motivated, and passionate about creating exciting learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn in students.
An induction and mentor process is incorporated to support all new and returning staff.
The Ideal Teacher
We are seeking teachers who are student-focused, have high expectations and believe that every child should be set up for success. The successful applicant will work in supportive teams incorporating a strong school curriculum focus.
The successful applicant will ideally possess a strong knowledge of all key elements of Primary pedagogy and curriculum, as well as an ability to inspire students to develop a passion for learning in a vibrant, engaging, and supportive classroom.
South Kalgoorlie teachers are conscientious, flexible, and innovative. They are committed to the development of the whole child, highly reflective and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external networks to establish strong community partnerships are integral to our school.
Programs used across the school include Talk for Writing, Seven Steps, Letters and Sounds, Top Ten Maths, MultiLit, Brightpath and Ed Companion. Experience using these programs would be ideal but not essential.
Our School
South Kalgoorlie PS is a small Level 5 multi-cultural school with a friendly, supportive learning environment. We provide a learning environment in which students feel safe and supported. We have a positive approach to behaviour management, incorporating trauma-informed practice to encourage children to build resilience and independence.
Our staff are collaborative, committed, and motivated.
The Location and Community
Located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated 590 kilometres inland of Perth. Kalgoorlie Boulder is a modern, vibrant city; the largest Outback City in Australia, with a population of more than 30,000 people. It is also the largest urban centre in the Goldfields region and the fifth largest in Western Australia, with a wealth of treasures set against a backdrop of some of the world's best architecture.
For more information about Kalgoorlie visit Destination Kalgoorlie.
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 South Kalgoorlie Primary School can be found by visiting southkalgoorlieps.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 Katherine Grant, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalgoorlie, by telephoning (08) 9092 5800 or emailing Katherine.Grant@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Katherine Grant on 0409 211 884.
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 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.
- 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, 18 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
