Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH647831
Appointment Pool
Gairdner Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 school year.
We are a small school with a very collaborative and supportive staff. Currently we have 26 students in two classrooms. The School Board and P&C work hard to support the school. We work closely with other small schools in our area so that there can be a sharing of ideas and assessment moderation and we offer our students numerous incursions and excursions. All students are well behaved and we follow the PBS model with our values of Respect, Inclusivity, Strive and Explore.
We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and passionate teacher and is confident in teaching a multi-aged class. Having a good rapport with students and good communication skills with parents is essential.
Gairdner Primary School, is an Independent Public School located 145kms east of Albany. Our small school is integral to the thriving rural community of Gairdner and has strong links with the neighbouring towns of Jerramungup, Bremer Bay, Borden, Ongerup and Wellstead.
Gairdner PS is a place where everybody feels valued and safe and where individual differences are appreciated, understood and accepted. Our goal is to assist all children to reach their academic potential by guiding them to become independent learners in a safe, supportive environment. The school has a happy and friendly feel and is a welcoming place to work.
Sadly, Gairdner does not have a town-site and accommodation for the successful applicant would be either in Jerramungup or Bremer Bay.
If you are interested in working in a rural setting and being part of a small friendly team, we welcome your application.
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 Gairdner Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Diana Frewen, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Gairdner, on 08 9836 1014 or by emailing diana.frewen@education.wa.edu.au
Please contact Diana for queries during the holidays on 0403 246 687.
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:
- At least a three (3) 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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for three (3) work related referees (one being your current line manager) to be included within your CV
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; and
- 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, 16 October 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
