We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers K-6 for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
East Victoria Park Primary School (PS) is a level 5 Independent Public Primary School, set in the inner-city suburb of East Victoria Park. At East Victoria Park, we take pride in delivering a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We are committed to building a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, which provides our students with the skills to succeed in primary school and develop into independent lifelong learners. We prioritise whole-school, evidence-based teaching practices to provide our students with high-quality, differentiated learning experiences. East Victoria Park PS values parents as partners in their children’s learning and we welcome input from our parents, carers and other school community members.
Established in 1914 East Victoria Park PS has been preparing our students for the future for a more than a century. Through our motto, 'Celebrating Diversity', we aim to provide the best possible education for each student who attends our school, ensuring they develop a broad range of skills to enable them to take responsibility for their own direction and to adapt to a changing world.
Our committed, proactive teachers and dedicated support staff provide quality education programs tailored to meet each atudent's needs and expectations. We pride ourselves on our uniqueness, with over 410 students from a wide range of backgrounds represented by 55 cultural groups. East Victoria Park PS has high expectations for student behaviour, attendance, and engagement. This is supported by a whole-school Positive Behaviour system that explicitly defines, teaches, and reinforces the expected behaviours. East Victoria Park PS provides a welcoming, community-orientated learning environment that promotes the values of Care, Organise, Respect and Engage in everything that we do. Students are at the centre of every decision we make. The School Board plays a pivotal role in reviewing the school's strategic direction and we have an active and dedicated Parents and Citizens (P&C).
Find out more about our school by eastvictoriaparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking applicants who develop a positive classroom culture which includes high expectations, inclusion and individualised support and implement positive behaviour support including clear expectations and effective classroom management.
Suitable applicants should be dedicated to building positive relationships and be data literate to provide engaging, purposeful learning experiences that cater to the differentiated needs of individual learners. They will ideally be dedicated to building positive relationships and providing engaging, purposeful learning experiences that cater to the differentiated needs of individual learners, through collaborative practice with colleagues. They should display the capacity to embed our school values in their classroom culture and practice. Suitable applicants should possess a high-level understanding of high-impact teaching strategies and be supportive of whole-school approaches. Suitable applicants should display a high level of pedagogical knowledge as well as a commitment to ongoing professional growth..
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 Kim Knowles, Principal, on (08) 6228 0700 or emailing Recruitment.EastVictoriaPark.PS@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
- Complete 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 three (3) 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 two (2) 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/TCH917002
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 September 2024.
