We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher – Kindergarten to Year 6 (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.
Gwynne Park Primary School (GPPS) are looking for teachers who want to make a difference and be part of a collaborative team with distributed leadership. Staff at GPPS are guided by a collective belief that in order for students to succeed, teachers must take a holistic approach that considers and prioritises the needs of the ‘whole child”.
Staff at GPPS share a deep united commitment to ensuring every child can succeed, which is achieved by providing a safe, inclusive, and caring environment that enables students to learn and thrive. It is supported by an unwavering commitment from staff who prioritise student wellbeing and set high expectations.
GPPS has strong staff relationships and sustained community partnerships which creates a meaningful sense of belonging for our students', staff and the community. The school’s focuses on ‘Every student, Every classroom, Everyday’, which guides activities at the school every day. The school’s motto of “Our kids can” and ‘We go the extra mile’ resonates in our practices.
Find out more about our school by visiting gwynneparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a finalist for the WA Education Awards “Excellence in Teaching and Learning” we are seeking teachers who have a love for Literacy and are willing to teach and learn our successful programs of “Talk for Writing and Reading, Science of Reading approach, Explicit Teaching of Synthetic Phonics and Oxford and Paul Swan Mathematics. GPPS has one to one pads, thus proficiency in the use of ICT technologies such as see saw and interactive whiteboards are desirable.
To be suitable for this role, you will ideally be able to build lasting connections with our students - establishing and maintaining high expectations around effort, performance and behaviour. You should have a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ for your students' and openness to learning.
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 Julie Bolingbroke, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9391 4000 or emailing Julie.Bolingbroke@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Julie Bolingbroke on 0427 043 093
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 three (3) 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: SS/TCH914446
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
