This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Alinjarra Primary School (PS) is in the suburb of Alexander Heights and caters for students in Kindergarten to Year 6.
The school has a current enrolment of approximately 330 students. Our community consists of a variety of nationalities with over 40 different languages spoken by our families.
Find out more about our school by visiting alinjarraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Alinjarra PS is seeking a competent, highly dedicated, enthusiastic Physical Education (PE) Teacher. This specialist role requires high level organisation skills in scheduling, planning, and coordinating whole school sporting events including annual athletics carnivals, interschool sports, sporting clinics, swimming lessons and other school programs, activities and excursions including grant applications to support PE learning.
The successful applicant will join in our shared responsibility for the wellbeing and success of all students, from Pre-Primary to Year 6. We are seeking a teacher who is student and relationship focused, with the capacity to provide engaging learning programs displaying a sound knowledge of the WA Curriculum.
The successful applicant should be ideally supportive and collaborative with staff and who will go the extra mile. You should be able to build effective relationships, have strong behaviour management with high expectations, provide engaging and innovative practices and be a team player.
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 Laura Areo, Principal on 08 9462 9950 or Laura.Beahan@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
- Compete 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 four (4) 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/TCH936673
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 Wednesday, 27 November 2024
