Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH647711
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2021
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Greenfields Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated, innovative and energetic upper primary teacher who believes in success for all students.
The successful applicant will keep up to date with current research around teaching practice, in particular; explicit teaching, high impact learning, engagement norms, effective feedback and co-operative learning. They will also use a variety of assessments tasks such as Brightpath, Literacy Pro and PAT to accurately track and assess levels of achievement.
We believe that every child matters every day and ensure that students receive high quality education. Our staff provide fun and engaging lessons, as we want to foster a love of learning in our students. As part of your role you would be required to set goals with your students that are scaffolded and achievable. We are looking for a team player, who is collaborative, positive and enthusiastic about building our professional learning community.
Our students require a teacher who is compassionate, caring and creates a safe and supportive learning environment. As a school we have developed our own behaviour matrix around a positive behaviour model, which we expect all of our students to follow. At Greenfields PS we have developed our own explicit teaching model, which forms part of our school Business Plan. We also use a number of programs, including; Spelling Mastery on top of regular classroom spelling programs, Cars & Stars which complements our in-class reading programs and PRIME Maths.
Greenfields PS has an excellent reputation in the community. The leadership team strives to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere that allows teachers to develop and refine their skills as effective teachers. Our motto “Together We Grow” is entwined into everything we do, and drives our strategic planning, as we work with our whole community in furthering the educational outcomes of our students. We are committed to ensuring “High Care, High Performance” for all our staff and students.
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 Greenfields PS can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Shannon Wright, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9586 0600, 0480 259 356 or emailing Shannon.Wright@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 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, 5 October 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
