Please note that as of Tuesday, 17 September 2024 at 11:25am the closing date of this advert has been amended.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 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.
At Melville Primary School (PS) our purpose is educate, inspire, nurture and challenge students in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting melvilleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Successful applicants will ideally be highly motivated, dedicated, innovative Early Childhood and Primary Teachers with high levels of interpersonal acumen. You should be able to work collaboratively in team environments and have an openness and capacity for learning. Your ability to reflect and improve on your practice as an educator is what we will expect from all staff.
Our Business Plan in 2024-2026 drives our direction based on data driven practices, evidence- based approaches and impact focused teaching based on the Quality Teaching Strategy. Teachers at Melville PS use ongoing formative assessment to provide feedback to students, measure student progress, differentiate teaching and plan next steps in learning. Experience and knowledge of current educational research as it applies to the Science of Learning including daily review and engagement norms would be advantageous.
As an Educator at Melville PS, the learning environment you create should be challenging and caring, catering for the range of needs which will see all students achieving their potential. Applicants should be prepared to participate in cohort and curriculum team planning, as well as phase of learning and whole school planning. It is highly desirable that applicants display a high level of collaborative practice to enable effective participation and engagement within the school.
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 Melanie Osborne, Principal on (08) 9263 1300 or emailing melanie.osborne2@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) 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 two (2) 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/TCH918049
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024
