Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH849684
Appointment Pool
We are committed to providing students with a high standard of education through engaging, contemporary teaching strategies and programs while maintaining a focus on student wellbeing as a priority.
Woodlands Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary and Early Childhood Education Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
Our school offers an inclusive, positive learning environment with a focus on four priority areas outlined in the school’s 2023-2025 Business Plan; student achievement and progress, quality teaching, student wellbeing and community engagement.
Our embedded PBS program ensures that the values of possibilities, respect, belonging and humanity guide student behaviour, support restorative practices and sets the school and community expectations for a positive culture and a commitment to developing the whole child for success in life beyond school.
Contemporary, effective whole-school approaches to teaching, collaboration in phase of learning teams and whole school programs underpin the expectation of consistency and sequential learning programs. Literacy and Numeracy Blocks incorporating a whole-school lesson design have been recently updated to reflect current best practice. Use of NAPLAN and PAT data supports teacher judgements on student achievement and progress. It is an expectation that applicants will be capable of and committed to tracking student progress and adjusting teaching plans to meet the needs of students to improve learning outcomes.
Suitable applicants will ideally display:
- A high level knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum
- Effective instructional practice, outlined in ‘Teaching for Impact’ and resulting in high quality student achievement
- Knowledge and application of formative and summative assessment practices.
- As a BYO iPad school, possess the ability to integrate digital technologies in teaching and learning to enhance student learning and engagement.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
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 Woodlands Primary School can be found by visiting woodlandsps.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 Laura O'Hara, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9416 9800 or emailing laura.ohara@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Laura O’Hara on 0401 677 820.
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 three (3)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; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements.
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; 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 Tuesday, 17 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
