This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Our vision is to work diligently and collaboratively as a whole school to inspire and provide to every child, regardless of individual differences, the skills and confidence in all domains to become resilient, lifelong learners that are intrinsically motivated to grasp every opportunity to reach their full potential and become the future leaders of our community.
Our school motto ‘Strive to Excel’ reflects the commitment we have in fostering high standards as well as our desire to encourage continuous improvement. Kalamunda Primary assists each student to develop academically, socially, emotionally and physically in a caring and positive environment, which both recognises and accepts individual differences and acknowledges the needs and expectations of the community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kalamundaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and highly collaborative individual who is committed to working effectively as part of a team and who strives to connect and inspire with staff, students, and the wider school community. The successful applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be relationship focused with the expectation that they are able to take on course leadership responsibilities. Harmonious and valued relationships exist between our school and our community with parent partnerships in their child's education actively encouraged and supported. The ability to build and maintain genuine relationships with students, families and other staff to support our community in raising the whole child is of the utmost importance. Our school values of Belonging, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Resilience are to be modelled and encouraged in others.
Suitable applicants will deliver exemplary, data driven, evidence-based teaching practices aligned with the Kalamunda Primary whole school approaches, targeted curriculum differentiation, leading to high standards of achievement and progression for all students. A strong understanding and proven delivery of the WA curriculum to students at all levels including students with disability, imputed disability and complex needs will be highly regarded. Applicants will be reflective in assessing the effectiveness of their teaching practice to support professional growth and be able to display how pedagogy has actively resulted in improved outcomes and progression for their students.
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 Lee Bates, Principal on (08) 9257 4700 or emailing Lee.Bates@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 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/TCH923800
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 Monday, 28 October 2024
