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PLEASE BEAWARE THERE US BEEN AN AMENDMENT MADE TO THE TENURE IN IST PARAGRAPH ON 24 JULY 2024 AT 9.15AM
We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 Teachers for permanent, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Comet Bay PS, located in the suburb of Secret Harbour, approximately 55 kilometres south of Perth, sits at the heart of a thriving beachside community alongside the beautiful Indian Ocean. We have an agreed set of values, a school vision and a school-wide teaching methodology. The combination of these three components provide the school community with both the direction and structure necessary to provide our students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to become lifelong learners and thrive in an everchanging world.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Our teaching staff are passionate and highly motivated educators with the ability to provide high quality teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students by providing an enriched, supportive and engaging classroom environment with a focus on improving student outcomes.
Our use of the Tribes social model helps us create positive relationships between teachers, students, parents and the wider school community. This enhances our inclusive classrooms where students feel safe, have a voice and collaborate positively. The Comet Bay Agreements (attentive listening, appreciations-no putdowns, the right to pass and mutual respect) are modelled and explicitly taught in all classrooms to support our positive school and classroom environment.
We are seeking applicants who are committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators whilst providing engaging learning experiences that cater for different student learning needs.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Graeme Watson, Principal, on (08) 9523 3700 or emailing graeme.watson1@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three to five (3-5) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH905620
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 2 August 2024