This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
The Geographe Primary School motto, ‘Together Toward Future Horizons,’ underpins our focus on equipping our students with the necessary skills and attributes required now and into the future. Geographe Primary School values personal excellence and respects diversity.
Teaching staff are expected to embrace parents as partners in student learning and value developing positive relationships with the school community.
Applicants are encouraged to read all relevant school documents, including the latest Business Plan and Annual Report.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.geographeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Geographe Primary School (PS) is seeking a passionate Languages Other Than English (LOTE) - Auslan Teacher to join their friendly team.
Auslan as a LOTE provides authentic, purposeful, and meaningful opportunities for mainstream students to converse and interact with their hearing-impaired peers. It also develops and enhances their understanding of cultural issues and social norms in the Deaf community, encouraging the values of tolerance and inclusion.
The successful applicant will be motivated, flexible, and innovative and display outstanding interpersonal skills. They will actively collaborate and support their colleagues in a culture of self-reflection and lifelong learning. It is expected that successful applicants holds experience in a wide repertoire of suitable classroom management strategies. It is also desirable that the successful applicant understands the Positive Behaviour Framework and that they have sound behaviour management skills.
The successful applicant will ideally possess strong professional knowledge, experience, and expertise, as well as the ability to inspire students to develop a passion for learning AUSLAN in an engaging and supportive classroom. They should exhibit an ongoing commitment of professional growth and development aligned to quality outcomes for students.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Greg Clarke, Principal on 9751 7800 or emailing Greg.Clarke@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 two (2) 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 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/TCH916665
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024
