Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH771177
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023
High Wycombe Primary School (PS) aims to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment sensitive to the needs of all. Every student is encouraged to be the best person they can be. At High Wycombe PS we provide learning opportunities so that children are equipped to deal with the challenges of a changing world.
The school is seeking to employ a Physical Education specialist who is flexible to support as required across the school. This may include teaching other learning areas in classrooms and providing support in intervention programs to support children with challenging behaviours. High Wycombe PS commenced as a Western Australian Positive Behaviour Support (WAPBS) school in 2021. Therefore, the ideal applicant should have knowledge and practical experience in WAPBS at a whole school level. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to our work in strengthening our instructional practice through further development of our explicit teaching model and whole school approaches. Staff are supported and equipped within a collaborative environment to work towards teaching and learning excellence and are expected to follow the school’s expectations to a high standard.
A sound knowledge of evidence-based approaches is highly desirable. The successful applicant should be self-motivated, prepared to enthusiastically embrace new opportunities and work proactively towards achieving successful outcomes for all students.
If you are committed to growth, developing your teaching practice, working collaboratively with colleagues, and seeing the value and possibility within every child, then you will be a great fit for our school.
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 High Wycombe Primary School can be found by visiting highwycombeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Kate Lyon, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6228 7500 or emailing Kathryn.Lyon@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Kate Lyon on 0475 828 680.
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 four (4) page 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 of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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;
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; and
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
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, 30 September, 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
