Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH651988
Appointment Pool
Are you a passionate, innovative educator who is keen to work as part of team committed and dedicated to educating young minds to achieve their full potential?
Hyden Primary School (PS) is looking at establishing a pool of dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood and Primary teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2020 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2021. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2020 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2021.
As a teacher at Hyden PS, Suitable applicants will support school wide programs in English and Mathematics with fidelity. A knowledge of Letters and Sounds, Words their Way, guided reading approaches, Talk for Writing, Kagan Cooperative Learning structures and the ability to effectively teach the four proficiencies in Mathematics would be desirable. A capacity to rigorously analyse student performance data, continually monitor the impact your teaching is having on student learning outcomes and provide a differentiated curriculum will be favourably considered.
Suitable applicants will need to be highly motivated, innovative and possess high quality teaching skills. They will need to show strong interpersonal skills as well as a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships. They need to be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, and participate in collaborative planning. We are seeking an applicant who is reflective and willing to work with colleagues to create a culture of continual improvement through classroom observation and feedback.
Hyden PS is a Positive Behaviour School (PBS), and our friendly and respectful culture of Respect, Optimism, Courage and Knowledge is reflected in our classrooms where students are engaged in learning while supported by passionate and dedicated staff. We continue to implement Zones of Regulation across our school to ensure we are providing opportunities to develop well rounded young people who are more aware of, and independent in, managing their emotions.
Applicants are encouraged to read the information in the Business Plan prior to starting their 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 Hyden Primary School can be found by visiting www.hydenps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachment below.
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:
You are encouraged to contact Aleksandra Mutavdzic, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Hyden, by telephoning (08) 9880 5053 or emailing Aleksandra.Mutavdzic@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 of up to four (4) pages 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 four (4) 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; 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 Monday, 2 November 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
