This is a 5 month fixed term, part-time (0.5 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (4 months). This position is 11.15am – 3.00pm, Monday – Friday.
Boyanup Primary School (PS) provides a caring, supportive environment for all children. We cater for individual learning styles, set high standards and have a strong belief that all children can learn. We believe in and foster tolerance, diversity and working collaboratively.
Boyanup PS is an Independent Public School in the South West of Western Australia. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year Six with an experienced teaching staff of eleven and support staff of nine. Our school has a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere which immediately creates a sense of belonging.
Our school reflects the importance we place on individual students and the active role the local community plays in the school. We pride ourselves on the opportunities we provide to cater for the range of individual learning abilities in our students, ensuring they develop the knowledge and skills to adapt to a changing world.
Find out more about our school by visiting Boyanup PS or Schools Online.
The Role
Boyanup PS is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join their friendly team. To be suitable for this role you will ideally be a positive and motivated individual, passionate about improving student literacy and numeracy.
Working 11.15am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday, the successful candidate will ideally possess strong people skills and the capacity to relate to staff, students and parents. Additionally, we are looking for someone who is highly collaborative and willing to share their skills and expertise.
We seek an enthusiastic team member who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, who continually reflect on their practice and who are open to being observed and receiving feedback to guide their professional growth. You will contribute advice and expertise; collaborating with staff to support and monitor student progress.
Positive and passionate applicants who are willing to work closely with the classroom teacher to help create and maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment along with experience in a mainstream setting or the capacity to learn and take directions, are encouraged to apply.
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 Anne Curd, Principal on (08) 9732 3700 or Anne.Curd@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one to two (1-2) 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/SS957687
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 Tuesday, 25 March 2025
