This is a 7 month fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (12 months).
Dudley Park Primary School (PS) was opened in 1976 and set in amongst the tuart trees in the heart of Mandurah. Our school provides education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and supports the development of younger children in the community through the Dudley Park Child and Parent Centre. Students at Dudley Park PS come from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds. We are proud of the Indigenous heritage of our community. We have 400 students enrolled in our school with 20 persent being Aboriginal and an increasing enrolment of students whose first language is not English.
Find out more about our school by visiting dudleyparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Dudley Park PS is seeking a dedicated and hardworking teacher to join their friendly team.
We seek motivated applicants with a passion for teaching and a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In this role, you will deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning will set the standard for our learning community.
It is desirable that applicants have knowledge around the following programs: Talk 4 Writing, Sounds Write, Heggerty and Origo Mathematics. We are a Positive Behaviour School (PBS) and are looking for staff that use this approach across all areas and have strong behaviour management. Our school is unique so strong skills around building relationships with both students and families is desirable.
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 Alicia Jones, Principal, on (08) 9586 0650 or Alicia.Jeffries@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 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 two (2) 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/TCH961071
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, 11 April 2025
