Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH839919
This is a thirty-six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Useless Loop Primary School (PS) are seeking a dedicated, adaptable, and motivated Primary Teacher for a Year 3-6 mixed aged class to join their friendly team.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15,370 a year
- Locality allowance of $2,085 a year
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Free Utilities (electricity, gas, and water)
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Useless Loop PS is a small, high achieving remote school like no other. It is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery situated within a national park and a marine heritage area. The school is in a closed town adjacent to the Shark Bay Resources salt mine and the school services the students from families working on the mine site. We qualify for many remote teaching incentives including free GROH housing, exemption from utilities plus remote concessions.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic, passionate, highly motivated and community minded educator with the ability to provide high quality explicit teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students. Experience or willingness to undertake training in Talk4Writing, Teach Well or KSP, PLD, Sounds Write and Spelling Mastery is preferred but not essential. Experience in digital technology and the application of technology in the classroom is also desirable.
Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and be able to deliver content in an engaging manner. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships with students, staff, and parents. An awareness of the Cultural Standards Framework and culturally responsive engagement is invaluable in providing an enriched, supportive, and engaging classroom environment with a focus on improving student outcomes.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Useless Loop Primary School can be found by visiting uselessloopps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job-related information:
You are encouraged to contact Kim Kehoe, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Useless Loop, by telephoning (08) 9948 1292 or emailing Kim.Kehoe@education.wa.edu.au
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 of up to five (5) pages 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 three (3) pages 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.
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- 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, 15 September 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
