Spring Hill Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and passionate Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Spring Hill PS is an Independent Public School located in the northern suburb of Tapping.
We foster a school environment where our students display respect for themselves, others and have a strong sense of belonging and community.
Our purpose as a school is to ensure our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our vision is to be a culturally responsive professional learning catering for the needs of all our students’ needs. We place our children at the centre of all school decisions and initiatives.
Our children and the community are part of our school, and our school is part of them.We have an exemplary learning community focused on high achievement for all, building emotionally intelligent, lifelong learners who are empowered to effectively contribute to an ever-changing future.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
It is desirable that suitable applicants have knowledge of and commitment to schools as professional learning communities.
Consistent with the School Business Plan 2022 to 2025, our values and beliefs will resonate with suitable applicants who will ideally demonstrate high levels of commitment to making a positive contribution to the professional experience of colleagues and the school experience of students.
Suitable applicants will be motivated to achieve high quality learning outcomes for all students by demonstrate their understanding and commitment to actioning the Education Department’s Teaching for Impact Model of instruction. They will demonstrate their commitment to their own development journey and have a positive growth mindset.
Suitable applicants will demonstrate their instructional expertise and their ability to deliver high levels of progress and achievement for their students. They will seek, reflect, and respond to feedback enabling insights into their strengths and opportunities for development and demonstrate a passion for their work.
Suitable applicants possess the capacity and commitment to work collaboratively to develop their capacity and the capacity of colleagues. Through actively participating collaboratively they will ensure that learning programs are designed to provide differentiated learning to cater for all students and evaluate the impact of both the learning program and their instructional practice; individually and collectively.
Suitable applicants will ideally demonstrate.
- The capacity to carry out the role professionally and competently, contributing positively to the culture of our school.
- A high level of knowledge of the WA Curriculum, particularly in the areas of Mathematics and English and their ability to apply evidence-based instruction in their work.
- Effective Instructional practice resulting in high level student progress and achievement.
- The capacity to engage with learning data, using this to inform and increase the impact of their practice.
- A commitment to actions that will move our school to culturally responsive status.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of pedagogy before technology in deploying information and communication technology (ICT) in their student learning programs.
It is highly desirable for suitable applicants to have a sound understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support program and Restorative Practice with regards to behaviour management.
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.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steve Routledge, Principal on (08) 6207 3800 or emailing Stephen.Routledge@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 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: IPS/TCH918138
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 September 2024
