Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH698105
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2022
Are you in tune with student needs and ready to up the tempo?
Mount Claremont Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to fill the position of a Primary Teacher – Music Specialist.
The successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills that could be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You will ideally work effectively in a team environment as well as display quality teaching that enables students to achieve their potential. The successful applicant will work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. As a valuable member of the teaching staff and community, you will ideally exhibit a knowledge of how to plan, teach and assess the Western Australian Curriculum in Music for students from Pre-Primary to Year 6.
As our Music Specialist, the successful applicant will ideally have experience leading and conducting a choir and being involved in the massed choir or One Big Voice. You will be responsible for promoting and developing a visible presence of music within our school community, including opportunities such as music assemblies and performances. The Music Specialist will also coordinate the instrumental music program in the school on behalf of “The School for Instrumental Music”.
Mount Claremont PS provides quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6 for families from Mt Claremont and surrounding suburbs. Our motto 'We Care', ensures meaningful learning experiences and directs the student towards the pursuit of excellence. Students are involved in a variety of excursions and incursions, project work at school and in the wider community. Literacy and Numeracy, active citizenship and sustainability has been a focus in recent years.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Mount Claremont Primary School can be found by visiting mountclaremontps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Tracey Oakes, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9208 3900 or emailing Tracey.Oakes@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Tracey Oakes on 0408 915 412
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- Be fully or provisionally registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or trb.wa.gov.au
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 8 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
