This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025.
This position is for a music specialist and therefore the successful applicant will ideally be proficient in teaching music to students with high educational needs.
We provide a safe and caring learning environment for our students and a welcoming and supportive environment for parents. We are committed to assisting children reach their full potential and recognise that each child is an individual at a different stage of development.
Our students come from diverse multicultural backgrounds, and this provides a wonderful vibrancy to our school and a myriad of learning opportunities for all. We are on the same site as Roseworth Primary School in Girrawheen and offer a range of modern facilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting roseworthesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. They should be motivated, practical, hardworking, innovative and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. The successful applicant should also be passionate about teaching music to students with high educational needs.
The successful applicant should pursue excellence in classroom teaching, in particular when working with students with high needs. Suitable applicants will ideally make student achievement the core of their work. Additionally, a positive attitude and an appetite for challenge are desired. You should also possess excellent classroom practice, focusing on innovation and classroom management based on positive partnerships between students, education assistants, teachers, and parents.
It would be advantageous for the suitable applicants to have the ability to cope well with frequent unpredictability and flexible enough to adapt to the changing needs of the students. You should have a strong team spirit and ability to collaborate with all staff members.
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 Patricia Watt, Principal on (08) 9338 2580 or Patricia.Watt3@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Patricia Watt on 0477346872.
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 four (4) 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 two (2) 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/TCH918825
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 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.
