This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Nyabing Primary School (PS) is a school that offers teachers a country placement in a rural location where you can walk to work and enjoy the delight of teaching students who have a passion to learn. Small class sizes, a well-resourced school, accommodation less than a year old, close access to a large regional centre and a supportive and engaged parent community set the school apart. When you join Nyabing PS you will be immersed in our collaborative and supportive school culture that will enable you to provide quality education and care to the children in our school, as they are the heart of all that we do.
Nyabing PS has a focus on training and retaining dedicated educators and teachers. Supporting new teachers to continue their own professional learning through coaching, learning opportunities and mentoring. Experienced staff are available to provide this support, leading to positive learning outcomes for children. At Nyabing Primary your learning is as important to us as student learning. As part of our team, you will feel appreciated, valued and enjoy a truly supportive and rewarding work environment.
Nyabing PS is located 320km south east of Perth and is part of the Wheatbelt Education Region. Katanning is the nearest major centre, 60 km west. The school services the families that live within the town of Nyabing and the surrounding grain and livestock farming families. Most of the students travel to school on one of the three bus services that are provided. The school is set in attractive grounds, surrounded by Salmon Gums and natural bushland.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.nyabingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies.
You will ideally be able to display age-responsive approaches to teaching and learning, spanning two year levels. You may be required at times to teach also either the lower or upper year levels of the school. You will share in our commitment to inspiring all children at our school to reach their full potential and implement research-based Literacy and Numeracy programs such as Initalit, Spellex and Ochre Novel study Units. You will be committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. An ability to take on a role of a part of the distributed leadership model of the school will be viewed favourably.
Professional Benefits
Working for the 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)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- 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 Teresa Wigg, Principal on (08) 9821 2328 or emailing Teresa.Wigg@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Teresa Wigg on 0429 642 033.
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, 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 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/TCH918085
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 10 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.
