This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Kewdale Primary School (PS), established in 1915, has a long history of academic excellence, community support and the provision of a wide range of opportunities to develop the skills, interests, and knowledge of all children in our care. Our moral purpose as educators of children is to use our expertise, reflection, and research-based pedagogies to enhance academic excellence and student wellbeing.
Find out more about our school by visiting kewdaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
With a vision to create a culturally responsive community of lifelong learners and a strong feedback culture, we invite you to apply to become part of an inclusive school community. As a member of the Kewdale PS, you will join a positive, professional culture, underpinned by high expectations for all. We seek a teacher who ideally will bring a strength- based approach and who prioritise building productive relationships with students, families, and the broader community. The personal qualities that you bring to this role are crucial including a commitment to a team before self; solutions focussed problem solving; fostering a growth mindset; engaging in regular reflective practice and acting on feedback.
Educators Kewdale PS will embrace a culturally inclusive curriculum that reflects the cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity of our school community. They will ideally receive ongoing training and support to ensure a continued focus on culturally inclusive practices. A collaborative team approach will ensure inclusion, student voice and targeted intervention.
In partnership with families, our goal is for all students to make year on year growth. We will provide innovative and engaging learning experiences and a broad curriculum, which promote individual excellence and develop social and civic responsibility. We aim to support the social, emotional and academic growth of each student through targeted teaching, evidence-based practices, supportive learning environments and a strong pastoral care approach.
Teachers within our Early Childhood Education phase of learning should promote the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. They should recognise that children need opportunities to interact and build trusting relationships and engage families in each child’s learning journey. Programs should include planned, purposeful play, balanced with the explicit teaching of essential foundation skills and concepts.
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 Natalie Oddy, Principal on 9473 9500 or emailing Natalie.Oddy@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Natalie Oddy on
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) 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: SS/TCH918143
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 9 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.
