South Bunbury Primary School (PS) is 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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Our unique school, which shares the campus with South Bunbury Education Support Centre, promotes a strong sense of inclusivity with shared beliefs for encouraging our entire school community. Staff at our school are committed to ensuring every child realises their potential and strives to exceed it. We focus on every student in every classroom, every day to teach programs including individual or small group settings and programs.
South Bunbury PS, established in 1913, has a highly regarded history of providing quality education to generations of families. South Bunbury PS is located on the traditional lands of the Noongar Wardandi people, and we acknowledge and respect the contribution they make to the education of everyone in our school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting South Bunbury Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers who are child-focused and committed to going the extra mile to ensure every child achieves their potential.
Suitable applicants will have a comprehensive knowledge of the WA Curriculum and a commitment to collaboratively implementing whole school programs with fidelity, ensuring low variance across classrooms. Experience with effective implementation of PLD Literacy, Origo: Stepping Stones and Bond Blocks is desirable. Applicants should have the capacity to utilise data, such as Brightpath Writing and Numeracy, and the inclination to use this data to reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching practice on student achievement.
The demonstrated ability to differentiate whole class teaching to meet the learning needs and preferences of the range of students is highly desirable. As is the ability to utilise technology to enhance learning experiences and provide students creative agency in the communication of their learning.
Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and have skills in creating a safe, inclusive and orderly learning environment that is also focused on supporting students’ emotional well-being. They will have excellent behaviour management skills aligned with the principles and practises of PBS and applied knowledge of “Trauma Informed Practice”.
We are seeking teachers who embrace opportunities to work collaboratively and have strong interpersonal skills to make meaningful and positive connections with colleagues, students and parents. The South Bunbury Primary School community is a positive and supportive environment where our collective aim is to support all students to believe, leap, achieve...
Professional Benefits
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)
- 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 Candice Barclay, Principal on (08) 9796 4600 or Candice.Barclay@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/TCH915963
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 September 2024
