We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - K-6 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.
Oberthur Primary School (PS), an Independent Public School, is in a quiet area of Bull Creek and has a traditionally strong community involvement. The school population of 650 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 has a mix of cultural backgrounds and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) is a feature, particularly in the early years. The school is set in attractive surroundings with many trees, shade, and well- maintained gardens.
Find out more about our school by visiting Oberthur Primary School – Facebook or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate educators, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Inclusivity and differentiation, and exemplary classroom teaching experience are important in ensuring the students achieve the best possible outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment are highly desirable.
As Primary School Teachers, you should be prepared to participate in weekly meetings involving whole school and collaborative phase planning, curriculum development and professional learning opportunities, as well as regular Collaborative Year Level Team meetings. Oberthur PS expects high level teaching, learning and assessment processes developed through collaborative teams and practices, peer observation and feedback. Teachers, in year level teams, engage in scheduled meetings with members of the leadership team to continue to develop Western Australian Curriculum knowledge, implementation and moderation.Level 3 teachers are welcome to apply.
All classrooms are equipped with an Interactive Screen and common software. Students from Years 4 to 6 participate in a one-to-one MacBook program and students from Years 1 to 3 have a one-to-one iPad program. In addition, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary classrooms have a pod of iPads. Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills are an integral part of teaching practices across the school. All teaching staff are issued an iPad, which assists in the facilitation of collaborative meetings, as well as supporting planning and implementation of the learning program, assessment, and communication.
As well as an academic focus, Oberthur has an historically strong Chinese Language Program, including a Chinese Immersion (bilingual) Program in all Pre-Primary to Year 6, classes in addition to Music and Physical Education specialist areas. The school’s belief system is linked closely to the Principles of Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Pedagogy is strongly influenced by John Hattie’s ‘Visible Learning’, thinking skills (Solo Taxonomy, Bloom’s) and First Steps. Whole school practice includes a common lesson design structure, Literacy and Numeracy Blocks, explicit teaching, and moderating judgements through a collaborative focus on the Achievement Standards and content descriptions for each learning area. In addition to the Learning Area Operational Plans, we also have Project Plans in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), Visible Learning, Reconciliation Action Plan and Sustainability.
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 Tim Bamber, Principal on (08) 9237 6700 or emailing Tim.Bamber@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 (2) 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) page’s, 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/TCH925457
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 October 2024
