This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Davallia Primary School (PS) is situated in the established northern suburb of Duncraig and is well regarded as a school of quality by the community it serves. Built in 1974, the school now boasts a student enrolment of over 570 students.
Our focus for each student is to develop their academic, social and emotional potential. We recognise all students are differently able and as such our school caters well for academically strong students and equally for students who have specific learning needs. Staff are highly motivated and well skilled. Their collective and collaborative efforts are focussed on the individual child providing learning opportunities to access and engage with an appropriately challenging curriculum. With high expectations being the norm for staff and students, we at Davallia PS are committed to the notion of continuous improvement. Staff routinely access quality professional learning opportunities to further develop their extensive educational knowledge and skills.
Find out more about our school by visiting davalliaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to continue the delivery of the school’s outstanding French Language Program and achieving outstanding results. Ideally, you will be highly efficient and well experienced in teaching the French Language. The ability to integrate the French language across all aspects of school operation would be highly desirable.
We are looking to appoint a teacher with the ability to work effectively as a member of a high functioning team and with a strong knowledge of the Languages curriculum. Also, applicants with experience in teaching the French Language using the ‘gesture approach’ known as the Accelerative Integrated Methodology (AIM) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Davallia PS has a strong history of providing a quality immersion French language program using the AIM Gesture model. Accelerative Integrated Methodology (AIM) Creates authentic learning through scaffolding techniques which use story-telling, gestures, active collaboration and repetition. The use of high-frequency vocabulary, introduced with gestures and contextualized in stories, drama, songs and dance, allows students to rapidly achieve levels of oral and written proficiency rarely seen with conventional methods..
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 John O'Neill, Principal, on (08) 9246 8750 or emailing John.Oneill@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 two (2) 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/TCH926715
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, 18 November 2024
