Please note as of Thursday, 12 September 2024 at 2:45pm the closing date of this advert has been amended
Suitable applicants from process IPS/TCH843629 need not apply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - K-6 for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 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.
Our school builds its culture around the four Whole School values of Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Doing Your Best. We are a proud Independent Public School with a rich 40-year history of providing successful education. We currently cater to 400 Kindergarten to Year 6 students taught by well-qualified, experienced and dedicated teachers working in partnership with parents to ensure the needs of every child are met.
We take pride in the care we take for our students, our quality learning opportunities and our openness to new ideas and new people. Our school offers specialist teaching programs in Music, Japanese, Science and Physical Education. Our students have access to a range of technologies, inclusive of desktop computers, laptops, iPads and robotics/coding equipment. Our staff are committed to providing relevant and engaging learning experiences and all teaching staff belong to one of four committees responsible for driving literacy, numeracy, ICT and student health and wellbeing.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.westgreenwood.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. They will exhibit a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and use data to drive their planning. They should be able to demonstrate how they cater for individual student needs within their planning.
Suitable applicants should be innovative and contemporary in their teaching practice. They should be able to demonstrate their capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment to develop and maintain strong relationships. Applicants shall value kindness and care as the underlying approach to building student and staff relationships.
Experience and knowledge of whole school approaches such as Talk 4 Writing, explicit phonics instruction and morphology, Zones of Regulation, Elastik, Brightpath and daily reviews will be highly regarded.
To be suitable for this role, you shall 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.
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 Wayne Bariolo, Principal, on (08) 9246 8700 or emailing Wayne.Bariolo@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 four (4) 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 six (6) 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/TCH913163
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 September 2024
