Please note as of Monday, 7 October 2024 at 1.35pm the closing date of this advert has been amended.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Primary for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Waikiki is a coastal community some 55 kilometres south of Perth and is a developing locality with a number of subdivisions. Waikiki PS opened in 2002 and was comprised of seven houses built as a temporary facility. In 2008 the dream became a reality when a brand new school was built in Arnside Bend.
The school offers a program of education to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. School enrolments currently stand at 312.
The school has specialist programs in Physical Education, Indonesian Language, Music and Science.
Find out more about our school by visiting school website or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking applicants who develop a positive classroom culture which includes high expectations, inclusion and individualised support. You should value developing relationships with children, families and colleagues and the wider community, and have a positive, caring attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, show initiative and problem solve to produce the best opportunities for the children in your care. It is highly desired that applicants are willing to engage in collaboration, peer observation and to commit to our phases of learning communities.
Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and an emphasis on delivering best practices. The capacity to perform to a high standard in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. With a focus on embedding high quality learning programs, we engage in analysis of student data to determine priorities and areas for further improvement. You should continually monitor the impact of your teaching on student learning and demonstrate proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.
Experience in the Quality Teaching Strategy, Talk 4 Writing, Brightpath, Spelling Mastery, PLD, Prime Mathematics, Classroom Management Strategies, Explicit Instruction, restorative approaches to student behaviour, ICT and Digital Technologies would be an advantage. The learning environment you create should be engaging, challenging and caring, and caters for the range of students’ needs.
Applicants possessing a strong capacity to plan, present and assess differentiated, challenging and engaging programs, and have a thorough understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum will be highly regarded. Furthermore, they should be able to display how they have used data-informed practice to improve academic and socio-emotional student outcomes
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 Daniel Moore, Principal, on (08) 9553 0900 or emailing daniel.moore@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Daniel Moore on 0425446684.
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/TCH918576
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.
