This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Como Primary School (PS) is an inner suburban school situated near the Swan River. We are an Independent Public-School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our motto, Only Our Best, is well reflected in all areas of school life and in everything that we do and applies equally to the academic, social, emotional and physical development of all our students. Our students are confident, articulate, self-motivated and have a positive attitude towards school. We provide them with the skills and confidence to be their best and achieve their potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting ComoPrimarySchool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a highly valued member at Como PS, you should value the importance of establishing and developing positive relationships with students, staff, parents and caregivers. You should possess an openness to change, display initiative and be solutions-focused; always ensuring you are providing the best learning opportunities for our students.
The successful applicant will ideally work collaboratively with teachers to plan and implement engaging, challenging and purposeful learning programs that are inclusive of all students in their care. It will ideally be highly regarded if you have high expectations and possess the belief that every child can succeed and that every child is important. The successful applicant will ideally support the teacher to nurture students’ academic, social and emotional growth.
A key aspect of this role will ideally be the ability to effectively cater for the diverse learning needs of students, with a dynamic and highly collaborative approach to meet the needs of all students. Ideally, the successful applicant will have knowledge and experience in social and emotional regulation, and restorative practices would be highly regarded. Under the guidance of the teacher, you will assist in the delivery of planned educational programs, implement individual or small-group programs and provide valuable feedback to support student learning, including working with students identified as being at educational risk. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant is self-reflective, welcomes feedback and is committed to ongoing growth of their practice.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joanne Adams, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6455 0350 or emailing joanne.adams@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:
- 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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS956851
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 Friday, 14 March 2025
