This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Wellard Primary School (PS) opened in 2018 and expects to commence 2025 with 940 students from Kindergarten to Year Six. Our school provides the local community with state-of-the-art educational facilities and a range of whole school teaching programs to support all students in their learning and development. The goal for Wellard PS is to develop resilient students who are literate, numerate, and curious learners.
Find out more about our school by visiting wellardps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will teach music across a range of ability levels from Years 2 - 6. Applicants who have sound classroom management, can develop rapport and engage students, who can differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs, and who can practise a range of teaching strategies are encouraged to apply.
Experience in establishing a school choir and showcasing students’ talents to the wider community, is highly desirable. As a specialist Teacher of Music. You will be an integral part of our teaching team.
The successful applicant should have highly developed skills and experience in teaching Music. The successful applicant would also ideally actively contribute and support a collaborative team approach to develop a culture of excellence in The Arts teaching and learning programs.
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 Geoffrey Miller, Principal, on (08) 9553 0600 or emailing geoff.miller@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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) 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 selecting Apply for Job.
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.
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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH930111
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 November 2024
