Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH46198
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021
Are you enthusiastic about sharing your healthy lifestyle ideas with the next generation?
Mount Lawley Primary School (PS) is seeking an experienced, energetic and passionate Physical Education Teacher to join their team.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic in the promotion of Physical Education within the school and will be responsible for the coordination and organisation of all school sporting events. The successful applicant will be well organised, motivated and committed to developing positive relationships and high expectations for all students. They will desirably possess knowledge and competencies in the Physical Education component of the Western Australian Curriculum and reporting schedule. This role includes teaching students from PP to Year 6 and working collaboratively with Kindergarten staff to provide an effective fundamental movement skills program.
Mount Lawley PS has a long and proud history of educating the local community since 1912. It is a strong, supportive and collaborative learning community with a strong reputation within the local and wider community. Mount Lawley PS is a level 5 school and 4 kilometres from Perth’s CBD. Our school is well resourced with high level of access to computers and other digital technologies. The school works in partnership with its community to enhance education for all.
Our school is a dynamic, innovative and inclusive community that nurtures and inspires lifelong learning with high levels of achievement and expectations for all. We have a key focus on differentiation and gifted and talented education. Mount Lawley PS is safe, nurturing and respectful reflecting the community it serves. We provide a learning environment that is stimulating, promoting academic, social, physical, emotional and creative opportunities for all students. In partnership with our community we aim to develop children who persevere as lifelong learners.
At Mount Lawley PS, we share the belief and commitment that together we can achieve excellence, quality teaching using explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills and improve student outcomes by using data to inform contemporary best practice and personal growth and development driven by participating in classroom observation and feedback practice.
We are committed to the school’s vision of Together, Learn, Respect, Inspire, Create and Celebrate and share high expectations of ourselves and our students. Our school is a professional learning community where there is a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and evidence based practice. There needs to be a thirst for innovation and the willingness to be constantly up-skilled as technology changes so it is used to engage students to be lifelong learners and prepare them to become digital citizens for the future.
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 Mount Lawley PS can be found by visiting mountlawleyps.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 and qualifications.
For further job related information
Please contact Cavelle Monck, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9370 2170 or emailing cavelle.monck@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 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 (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 Friday, 25 September 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
