We are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 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.
(Applicants are requested to indicate in their application their preference for time fraction (0.1 – 1.0 FTE).
Lake Monger Primary School (PS) gained Independent Public-School status in 2011. The Vision, ‘A View to Excellence’ and Ethos for Lake Monger PS have been collaboratively developed. We have a strong emphasis on our school values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, CREATIVITY, HONESTY, PERSEVERANCE and CARING within an educational environment of curriculum excellence.
The school has a strong English as an additional language or dialect (EALD) focus with an emphasis on diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to read our 2021 – 2024 Business Plan, which can be found on our website to determine how their skills and knowledge will support our vision and whole school priorities, prior to starting their application.
Find out more about our school by visiting Lake Monger Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
We are ideally seeking experienced, highly skilled educators committed to maximising their impact on student learning, who actively engage in self-reflection. You should have high standards, high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful and pursue excellence in your teaching. You should value developing relationships with children, families and colleagues and the wider community, and have a positive, caring attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, show initiative and problem solve to produce the best opportunities for the children in your care. It is highly desired that applicants are willing to engage in collaboration, peer observation and to commit to our phases of learning communities.
Suitable applicants should be team players and fully commit to whole school approaches and activities even if they do not match your preferred approach. We value quality learning programs and engage in analysis of student data to determine priorities and areas for focus. You should continually monitor the impact of your teaching on student learning and willingly try new, innovative ways to engage and motivate students. The suitable applicants would ideally be proactive and prepared to put in the hard work needed to make a difference. Experience with being involved in extra-curricular activities to enhance learning opportunities for students is highly desirable. We are also seeking teachers with experience in teaching physical education, art and Italian.
Experience in EALD, the Quality Teaching Strategy, Talk 4 Writing, Brightpath, Soundwaves, STEM including a problem solving, hands-on approach to mathematics, Oxford Maths, Classroom Management Strategies, Instructional Strategies for Engagement, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), ICT and Digital Technologies would be an advantage. The learning environment you create should be engaging, challenging and caring, and caters for the range of students’ needs.
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 Diane Tomlinson, Principal on (08) 9205 5400 or emailing diane.tomlimnson@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) 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/TCH916160
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 September 2024.
