This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Miling Primary School (PS) is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our highly successful team.
Situated just over 2 hours from Perth within the Wheatbelt region, Miling PS is an Independent Public School that caters for children from Kindergarten to Year Six. At Miling PS, we provide high quality education, nurturing the growth and development of every child. We have a long and proud history, and our enrolments are drawn predominantly from our surrounding farming families. Our extraordinary P & C have contributed significantly to the excellent resources we use in our teaching and learning experiences every day, and our school grounds boast an adventure playground, a large covered outdoor play area, sporting turf area, basketball court, tennis court and a thriving kitchen garden. We are a Positive Behaviour School with our core values of Respect, Co-operation, Perseverance and Kindness underpinning everything we do inside and outside the classroom.
The town of Miling has outstanding facilities for recreation including golf, tennis, hockey and football. Modern and spacious accommodation is available to teaching staff just 52 steps from school!! Great meals and great times are available at the newly re-opened Miling Hotel. For a tiny town we have a huge heart which is why everyone is always smiling in Miling.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Miling PS is seeking a dedicated teacher who is genuinely excited at the opportunity to make a positive difference in a child’s life. The successful applicant will be motivated, hardworking, reliable, and enthusiastic. Our highly experienced team will mentor and support you every step of the way.
Using the Western Australian Curriculum, you will ideally work collaboratively with the teaching team to create engaging, differentiated learning experiences that embrace the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and cater for a multi-age classroom setting. Ideally, the successful applicant will have an understanding of play based learning with intentionality. The successul applicant should quickly establish a positive and welcoming classroom environment with high expectations and communicate effectively to build positive and productive relationships with our children, their families, and our fantastic community.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Julie Brewer, Principal on 08 9654 1601 or emailing Julie.Brewer@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 four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the 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: IPS/TCH926452
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 Wednesday, 30 October 2024
