Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH637518
Appointment Pool
Melville Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of effective, committed and enthusiastic Teachers (Pre-Primary to Year 6) for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies, which may arise during the 2020 and 2021 school years. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements up to the end of 2021.
Melville PS is committed to making a difference in the lives of our students. We are passionate about children achieving their potential academically, socially and emotionally. We believe it is of vital importance to develop the whole child, therefore an understanding and application of wellbeing approaches is highly valued. Staff and students’ backgrounds, stories and talents are unique and valued, enhancing the culture at Melville PS.
We have passionate staff with excellent curriculum knowledge, who take a collaborative approach towards teaching and learning. Applicants will be required to implement a consistent approach to teaching the curriculum content while demonstrating reflective practices and valuing student voice, with the intention of ensuring maximum impact. Innovation is encouraged and individual teacher strengths are valued and developed to suit the needs of students.
An applied understanding of instructional strategies to engage learners in inquiry, higher order thinking and have a passion for inclusion of differences in a supportive and safe learning environment is essential. Catering for gifted and talented students, supporting critical and creative thinking, is a priority at MPS with applicants required to demonstrate an expertise in differentiating the curriculum.
Confident use of digital technology for all applicants and working knowledge of Talk for Write, Letters and Sounds for junior teachers will be advantageous.
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 Melville PS can be found by visiting www.MelvillePS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information:
Please contact Betty McNeill, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9263 1300 or emailing Betty.Mcneill@education.wa.edu.au.
Please note, during the vacation period, Betty McNeill will be contactable via email only.
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;
- be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). 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 Monday, 27th July 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
