PLEASE BE ADVISED AS OF FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 2024, A CHANGE HAS OCCURED TO THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - 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.
Mount Lawley Primary School is an Independent Public School situated 4km from the Perth CBD. Having been rebuilt in 2015, the façade of the school represents our strong heritage while the inside is modern with excellent facilities. With 21 classrooms from Kindy to Year 6, Specialist teachers in Digital Technology, Italian, Music and Physical Education, our students access the Western Australian curriculum in an innovative and inclusive way. We highly value our extra-curricular programs and take pride in delivering a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We are committed to excellence and building a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, which provides our students with the skills to succeed and develop into independent lifelong learners.
We prioritise evidence-based teaching practices to provide our students with high-quality, differentiated learning experiences. There is a strong sense of community, parent support and involvement in the school and together, we value these respectful and trusting relationships with our school community. Our clear and unified vision, together – learn, respect, inspire, create, celebrate, drives our whole school improvement agenda, focusing on quality teaching and learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting mountlawleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking dedicated educators who pursue excellence in teaching, have high expectations, and who truly believe that all children can learn and be successful. Applicants should be committed to putting students first in their decision-making and provide purposeful and relevant learning experiences that cater for differentiated student learning needs as outlined in the Western Australian Curriculum. You will ideally deliver engaging and quality educational programs and believe that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students and high standards of achievement.
Suitable applicants will ideally be relationship-driven professionals who connect with students and stakeholders in a positive framework and believe that we focus on individual student needs first and foremost. We are seeking to employ staff who are committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support our current whole school processes and who are collegial, effective collaborators.
Your demonstrated experience in developing a positive classroom culture which includes high expectations, differentiation, inclusion and individualised support is important in the role as you implement positive behaviour support through clear expectations and effective classroom management.
Join us in fostering our shared vision anchored in connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to professional growth.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
To be suitable for this role, you shall need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains.
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 Robyn Crump, Principal, on (08) 92380800 or emailing robyn.crump@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
- Compete 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) 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 four (4) 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/TCH914685
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 September 2024.
