Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH869754
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2024
Darlington Primary School (PS) are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Primary Italian Teacher to join our team.
Teachers at Darlington PS are motivated, innovative, and possess high quality teaching skills. Ideally, the successful applicant will be committed to ongoing professional growth, support current whole-school processes, and participate in collaborative planning and instructional coaching.
We are seeking a teacher who will ideally inspire Year 2 to Year 6 students to develop an enthusiasm and curiosity for Language learning. The successful applicant should possess the ability to build strong and valuable relationships with students, staff and the school community. They should exhibit proactive strategies to support and improve student behaviour and engagement, to enable positive outcomes in and out of the classroom.
Applicants possessing a strong capacity to plan, present and assess differentiated, challenging and engaging language programs, who have a thorough understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum will be highly regarded. Furthermore, the ability to display data-informed practice to improve academic and socio-emotional student outcomes will be advantageous.
Darlington PS is located in the hills east of Perth, in the heart of the Darlington Village. The school motto of 'Resilience, Integrity, Initiative, Care' is regularly demonstrated in the actions of the students.
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 Darlington Primary School can be found by visiting darlingtonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Andrew Newhouse, Principal by telephoning (08) 9257 4000 or emailing andrew.newhouse@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 three (3) 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 Wednesday, 13 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
