Glendale Primary School (PS) 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.
Our teachers are all part of a caring, professional team focus on meeting the needs for every child educationally, socially, and emotionally. We offer specialist and extension programs in many curriculum areas including Indonesian, music, art, engineering, and physical education. Academic and social outcomes targeted for children have an improvement intent, based on quality evidence, early identification of educational issues (remedial and extension) and ensure the subsequent high-quality interventions are in place for raising standards.
Glendale PS is recognised as the only accredited Walker Learning school in the northern suburbs where our staff are leading the implementation, training, and mentoring of other schools in play-based education.
Find out more about our school by visiting Glendale Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
The suitable applicants should be highly motivated, flexible, team-focussed, and student-centred with qualities that promote, build, and maintain professional relationships. You should possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.
Glendale PS are seeking teachers who pursues excellence in teaching, has high expectations, and truly believes that all children can learn and be successful. You should also be committed to putting students first in your decision-making and undertake the hard work that is inherent in adhering to a whole school approach. You should deliver motivating and quality educational programs and believe that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students and high standards of achievement.
You should ideally be confident in the application of inquiry learning, Talk 4 Writing, play based teaching for early childhood or student direct project-based teaching for middle and upper primary, and digital technologies integration across the curriculum to enhance student outcomes. The positive learning environment you create should be engaging, challenging, caring and cater for a range of needs which promote student achievement. You should utilise effective behaviour management strategies to establish and maintain an organised, orderly, and learning-focused classroom.
Applicants with a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, for integrated and differentiated planning are encouraged to apply.
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.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Helen Fiebig, Principal on (08) 9352 2700 or emailing Helen.Fiebig@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 four (4) page’s, 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 three (3) 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/TCH916302
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday 11 September 2024
