This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Middle Swan Primary School (PS) is a large, well-resourced and well-equipped school, catering for approximately 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school population is drawn mainly from Stratton and the nearby suburbs of Jane Brook and Middle Swan. The school’s priorities include the focus on building staff capacity, developing the foundations of literacy and numeracy and the social and emotional well-being of students and staff.
Find out more about our school by visiting middleswanps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Middle Swan PS is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join their collaborative team.
Teachers at Middle Swan PS implement a positive and enthusiastic approach, to constructively engage students, in a caring and safe environment. They work closely with all members of the school community, using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to advance student outcomes. They rely on productive levels of organisation and collaboration to strengthen all professional relationships.
The successful applicant will ideally have good knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and its components. They will ideally support the initiatives outlined in the school’s Business Plan and implement agreed upon, whole school strategies such as trauma informed practices, whole school texts, ‘Talk 4 Writing’, ‘Talk 4 Reading’ and the key elements of explicit instruction.
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 Frances Coventry, Principal on (08) 9265 1800 or emailing frances.coventry@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 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 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/TCH932256
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 Thursday, 21 November 2024
