Please be advised, as of Monday, 7 October 2024 at 11.30am the closing date has been extended
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Our students come from a diverse range of social, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The school encourages close ties with the community and collaborative learning with colleagues. A sense of community is very important at Kensington Primary School (PS). We have an active and supportive parent body, and an active and collaborative staff. We are developing our use of formative assessment to engage and respond to student needs. Active engagement in learning and collaboration are important aspects of this process. We model respectful relationships (with students, staff, and community members) and have high expectations for all students.
In order to achieve our vision, we strive for excellence through individual development of students, taking into account differing learning styles and needs. We endeavour to empower students to take responsibility for their learning, instilling in them the belief that learning is a lifelong process. We provide an attractive, caring, challenging and supportive environment in which all students are accorded respect; develop self-belief and acceptance of self.
We aim to maintain our reputation as a respected centre of learning in the local and wider community. Experienced and capable staff caters for the developmental needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). There is a strong commitment to providing quality learning experiences, through a collaborative focus. The school is committed to the principles and practices of inclusive education.
We offer specialist programs in Music, Japanese, Visual Arts, Science and Physical Education, along with a support program in literacy and an extension program in numeracy. We are seeking to add an English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) program to this mix. Students have the opportunity to participate in our award winning choir and may participate in recorder as well as selective specialist instrumental tuition in flute, clarinet, trumpet, baritone and percussion. Instrumental students have the opportunity to be part of the school band. The school boasts computer facilities which include classroom computers, a bank of computers in the library, notebooks and iPads, along with E-boards or interactive TVs in each class
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kensingtonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Are you looking for a new opportunity?
Kensington PS is looking for a collaborative, life-long learner to join the teaching team and support the English acquisition of its students who are acquiring EALD.
Experience and qualifications/training in providing EALD instruction is highly valued. The teacher will work in small groups to support students who are learning English as well as their teaching colleagues who are working with these students in their classrooms. Ability to plan, monitor and assess students in this area is vital. Experience in the use of the EALD progress maps is also valued.
The school is focusing on explicit, differentiated, and targeted instruction in literacy and numeracy while balancing this with a play-based (K-2) and inquiry (Year 3-6) approach. Teamwork is key to our success as we have built whole school approaches across the curriculum and work closely with our colleagues to deliver programs that support student agency and engagement.
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 Bronwyn Jones, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6436 8448 or emailing bronwyn.jones@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Bronwyn Jones on 0404 454 730.
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 to five (3-5) 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 five (5) 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/TCH896184
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 Tuesday, 8 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.
