Are you a passionate educator who enjoys working in a supported team environment?
North Woodvale Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Teachers 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.
North Woodvale PS is an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Situated in Woodvale, the school is set in an attractive environment where every student is a valued member of the school and broader community.
Find out more about our school by visiting North Woodvale Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking passionate educators with strong knowledge of the Western Australian (WA) Curriculum who can plan and implement differentiated learning experiences that engage students and maximise their potential. Suitable applicants should be confident in delivering high-quality education, consistently focused on improving student outcomes. To thrive in this role, you must be motivated, energetic, team-oriented, and student-centred, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
Teachers will display exemplary instructional practices that drive student achievement and progress, using explicit lesson designs, instructional strategies, and flexible program delivery. Regular engagement in professional conversations aimed at improving teaching practice, adhering to whole-school approaches, and optimising student success is advantageous. Applicants should also have a deep understanding of how to teach and model social-emotional skills and positive behaviour, fully supporting school-wide behaviour management strategies.
For those teaching in the early years (Kindergarten to Year 2), a focus on purposeful play-based learning, aligned with the WA Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework, is will regarded, as is a strong emphasis on early literacy development. Familiarity with key approaches like cooperative learning, high-impact teaching strategies, and restorative practices is advantageous, along with knowledge of Heggerty, Letters and Sounds, Talk 4 Writing, URSTRONG, Brightpath, First Steps Mathematics, and Paul Swan strategies.
Confidence in integrating digital technologies across the curriculum is crucial, with interactive whiteboards, iPads, and laptops regularly incorporated into lesson design..
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 Jade Brennan, MCS on (08) 6207 2300 or emailing jade.brennan@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Teresa Reeve, Deputy Principal, on 0438 888 691
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 three (3) 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/TCH918174
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 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.
