Please be advised, as at 8am on 22 July 2020, there has been an amendment to the closing date of this advertisement.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH636483
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2020.
Gooseberry Hill Primary School (PS) is seeking a qualified Art Teacher to join our committed team of highly professional and dedicated staff, who ensure that students' needs are met in a caring and safe environment. To be successful in this role, you will be a passionate educator, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people.
As an Art teacher at Gooseberry Hill PS you will build on the existing creative and relevant Art program across Pre-Primary to Year 6. With a positive and enthusiastic approach, you will engage students to learn and develop within the Art Learning Area. With excellent interpersonal skills you must be willing to collaborate with school staff and members of the wider community. This is a prerequisite of this position. Experience with presenting Art, especially the mounting of and displaying would be an advantage.
You would also be dedicated to participating in the school’s extra-curricular activities, including the school performances and productions, which may operate outside of normal school hours. Art is valued by the school community and proficiency in this specialist position is an essential requirement. An understanding of preparing students for the GATE Art program at Kalamunda Senior High School would also be an advantage.
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 Gooseberry Hill PS can be found by visiting www.ghps.com.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service and qualifications.
For further job related information:
Please contact Matthew Snell, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9257 4600 or emailing Matthew.Snell@education.wa.edu.au.
(During the school holiday period please phone 0430 146 749)
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 five (5) 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 (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, 27 July 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
