This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Highgate Primary School (PS) has a healthy school culture that we have worked hard to achieve. The staff is professional, hard-working, and willing to try new things if they help students learn. We collaborate and make decisions using a consensus model. We want new teachers to trust us and enjoy working in our school. We are a strong and growing school community, and we tirelessly work together to improve our school for our students.
Find out more about our school by visiting highgateps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and creative Art Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual arts and a proven ability to inspire and engage young students. As an Art Specialist, you will ideally be responsible for delivering a comprehensive visual arts curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skills.
Highgate PS is a great place to work. Our staff are committed, hard-working, and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for the students. We all share ownership, accountability, and responsibility for the school community and the progress of our students. We work hard to create a healthy school with a great internal culture.
If you are innovative, loyal, emotionally intelligent, proactive, and an enthusiastic individual with proven ability as an amazing classroom art teacher, we encourage you to apply.
The successful applicant will ideally be a teacher who builds trust-filled, quality relationships with students, parents, and staff. They will ideally have the skills to support and encourage students to achieve the aims outlined in the Western Australian curriculum and the Highgate PS vision.
To be successful, you will ideally have outstanding curriculum knowledge, high emotional intelligence, be a high-quality teacher, have a great sense of joy, humour, and fun, and be loyal, hard-working, and willing to go the extra mile. The preferred workdays are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; however, this may be negotiated.
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 Stephen Ivey, Principal, on (08) 9253 2704 or Stephen.Ivey@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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- 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/TCH956963
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, 21 March 2025
