This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Welcome to Falcon Primary School (PS), a vibrant and inclusive learning community nestled near the stunning Avalon Beach, catering to approximately 550 students. With a proud reputation as a family-friendly and supportive environment, Falcon fosters strong connections between staff, students, and families. Our school is guided by a Positive Behaviour framework, promoting values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Safety. We are dedicated to continuous improvement, offering evidence-based programs such as Letters and Sounds for synthetic phonics, Talk for Writing, and targeted interventions to support all learners.
Falcon PS boasts a highly committed team, delivering a broad curriculum that includes specialist areas like Science, Japanese, and the Arts, enriched by extracurricular offerings such as choir, drama, and interschool sports. Our modern facilities, extensive recreational spaces, and state-of-the-art classrooms create an engaging learning environment, complemented by exceptional pastoral care programs and partnerships with the wider community. Join us in our mission to inspire and nurture every student to reach their full potential!
Find out more about our school by visiting falconps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Falcon PS educators use data and high impact teaching strategies to progress student learning and achievement. Competitive applicants should display proven success using the explicit teaching model and be data driven in the plan-teach-assess cycle. The learning environment you create should reflect a caring, engaging, challenging, and differentiated classroom to cater for our diverse clientele. Experience in implementing Talk for Writing, DIBELS, Engagement Norms, Daily Review and Lesson Design would be highly regarded. We are actively seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, displaying a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher, you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.
The successful applicant will ideally exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.
As a member of our team, the successful applicant should leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.
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 Jacquie Abbiss, Principal on (08) 9584 7100 or emailing Jacquie.Abbiss@education.wa.edu.au@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/TCH962537
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 Monday, 7 April 2025
