We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Baldivis Primary School (PS) is a rapidly growing semi-rural residential suburb 46 kilometres south of Perth. Our school has a proud tradition serving the Baldivis community over many decades. We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school motto is 'We Care.' Our highly skilled staff develop a broad range of skills for all children and high standards of academic, social, cultural, physical and emotional achievement are a feature of school life for each child at Baldivis PS. At Baldivis we stive for student growth through the implementation of our whole school explicit instruction model.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.baldivisps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will be required to create an inspiring and engaging learning environment that instils in each child a lifelong love of learning. The ability to build a strong value-based classroom environment where interactions are positive and rewarding for all is desirable. Having excellent interpersonal skills and being able to relate positively with all members of the school community is highly desirable.
A deep understanding of how to differentiate for individual learning styles and provide a developmentally appropriate learning program will be considered an advantage. Suitable applicants should be able to display an understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and have a pedagogy built on research-based best practice with a clear understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment with a clear focus on Literacy and Numeracy development for each student.
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 Tom Burke, Principal, on (08) 9523 5700 or emailing tom.burke@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 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 five (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/TCH912030
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 August 2024
