We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary 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.
Broome North Primary School (PS) is a forward-thinking Independent Public School that nurtures academic and social growth of children from Kindergarten through Year 6. Established in 2015, our school is a progressive and evolving setting situated on the traditional lands of the Djugan/Yawuru people in the picturesque coastal town of Broome, nestled within the breathtaking Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Our devoted school staff are dedicated to cultivating positive relationships and are driven by a commitment to achieving excellence. Our experienced and professional educators create an environment that empowers each child to reach their personal best every day. Employing evidence-based strategies within a comprehensive whole-school approach, our staff work to maximize their impact on student learning. Furthermore, we persistently strive to provide the highest levels of pastoral care and support services, ensuring our students thrive in their educational journey.
The school is committed to attracting, recruiting, and coaching teachers to master the explicit teaching pedagogy that produces high-achieving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Applicants are encouraged to read the information in the advertisement thoroughly, as well as the school’s 2021-2023 business plan, prior to starting their application.
The Location and Community
Broome is a vibrant and attractive coastal town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. As a tourist town, Broome is well resourced regarding facilities and services. For more information about Broome visit Destination - Broome.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.broomenorthps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Teacher at Broome North PS, you will ideally possess an interpersonal skillset that enables you to build strong and valuable high-expectation relationships with students, staff, and parents. Suitable applicants should use explicit direct instruction skills in teaching literacy and numeracy content and shifting it from short to long-term memory using such strategies as the “Warm-up” or the “Daily Review”. You should ideally be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the Gradual Release model to inform Lesson Design, TAPPLE Lesson Delivery, and Engagement Norms and provide effective feedback.
You will also ideally possess proactive, positive behaviour strategies that support student engagement and a commitment to ongoing professional growth by embracing self-reflection and coaching and new, evidence-informed teaching practices that lead to teacher improvement and Australian standard student outcomes. An interest or experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) students is highly desirable as Broome North PS has an ATSI student population of 20%.
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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 a year
- Locality allowance of $3,469 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Air-conditioning subsidy
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Following the registration of the new School Education Act Employees’ (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2023, please be aware that some allowance rates may change.
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.
Mobility appointments for permanent, metropolitan and south west teachers
Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
Find out if you are eligible on IKON.
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ken Molyneux, Principal on 9195 3000 or emailing ken.molyneux@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 (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to five (5) 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 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/TCH929346
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 November 2024.