This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension.
Geraldton Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join their highly successful team.
Geraldton PS prides itself on its personal approach to families and pastoral care programs. We cater for both the needs of individual students as well as the education of all our students. We actively seek and build partnerships with agencies and the local community to provide high quality educational opportunities for every student. Additionally, the school has an in-school Chaplain and a School Psychologist who provide support to students, staff and the school community.
Our students come from a range of cultural backgrounds which greatly enhances our school community. We have strong links with the parents/carers of our students. They are motivated and keen for their children to succeed and provide great support to them, the school and staff.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.geraldtonprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be an effective classroom practitioner and will work hard to ensure all students are engaged with the curriculum. You will ideally be a collaborative and positive teacher and will work with colleagues and the school leadership to ensure we provide a positive and uplifting environment where students succeed. You should be committed to ensuring all students succeed and are supported in their development.
The successful applicant will ideally have an inclusive approach and should be able to balance the explicit teaching approaches required to develop sound literacy and numeracy skills, with cooperative and collaborative teaching approaches that support social and emotional development and cater for differentiated needs.
Applicants should ideally possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
It is ideal for you to have either experience or understanding of using Sounds Write Explicit Phonics strategies, High Impact Teaching Strategies, and a strong understanding and/or experience with working with students with diagnosed or imputed disabilities.
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:
- District allowance of $1239 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jade Fallon, Principal, on (08) 9968 1850 or emailing jade.fallon@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 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 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/TCH936575
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, 28 November 2024
