Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH854172
Appointment Pool
Braeside Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of Primary 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.
Professional Benefits
Working at Braeside Primary School provides you with the many professional and personal benefits of working for the Department of Education including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8020.00 a year
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
(Allowance information found here https://apps.det.wa.edu.au/aab/)
About the position
Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated, and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies.
It is highly beneficial that applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. Applicants should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
We are seeking applicants who are innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.
Our school
Braeside PS is situated in the town of Katanning, in the Central Great Southern region of Western Australia. With a population of approximately 4,200, Katanning is the centre of a successful grain and sheep farming area. The school population is comprised of a unique blend of cultures including Malay, Aboriginal, Non-Aboriginal, Burmese, African, South African, Karen, Indonesian and New Zealand backgrounds. The town boasts a great social life and plenty of sporting opportunities, If you need a get away, within an easy drive are great locations such as The Stirling Ranges, Bremer Bay, Albany and Perth.
Students enjoy a safe and secure learning environment. Extensive play areas, surrounded by natural bush settings, are enhanced with new playground equipment and soft fall landing. The school has a dedicated Art room, as well as access to interactive whiteboards in each classroom, class banks of notebook computers and iPads and a well-resourced school Library. Initial Lit is a focus in the Early Years, Spelling Mastery for years 4-6 and Spell X for year 3.
Mathematics is a major focus for 2024. New staff will be supported to undertake professional development in line with the school improvement plan.
Straight classes across the ECE years and the year 6 cohort. Smaller class sizes with EA support. We also provide excellent programs for Special Needs Students.
The school is comprised of the Senior classroom block with three classrooms and the Art Area, the Junior classroom block with 7 classrooms, and the Early Years Area with Kindergarten and Pre-Primary. There is also a dedicated SSEN room and multiple rooms for visiting specialists and in-house programs.
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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 Braeside Primary School can be found by visiting www.braesideps.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
You are encouraged to contact Geoffrey MacNicol. Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Katanning, by telephoning (08) 98213500 or emailing geoffrey.macnicol@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 two (2) 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 Friday, 27 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
