Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH710900
Appointment Pool
Hyden Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year.
At Hyden PS, we have high expectations for ourselves and our students. Suitable applicants will possess an openness and capacity to learn and a commitment to continuous self-improvement.
Suitable applicants will be driven by student-centred decision making and have a strong moral purpose aligned to student learning and holistic student outcomes. A capacity to rigorously analyse student performance data, instructional impact on student learning outcomes and provide a differentiated curriculum will be desirable.
At Hyden PS, we believe that excellence in teaching and learning is achieved through a relational lens, by supporting teachers to understand and implement high impact teaching strategies delivered using a common lesson design that includes the Gradual Release Model of explicit teaching (content and skills), complemented with deliberate practice and the inquiry process to consolidate learning. Sharing in this belief is essential. Suitable applicants will support the implementation of agreed whole-school approaches and be responsive to a culture of classroom observation, coaching and feedback.
Hyden PS is a Positive Behaviour School. Our values Respect, Optimism, Courage and Knowledge is reflected in our classrooms, where students are engaged in learning while supported by passionate and dedicated staff.
Hyden is a high-functioning, inclusive and vibrant community. This is an incredible opportunity for a graduate teacher or an accomplished teacher looking to further develop their leadership capacity in a regional context.
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
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 Melinda Ditchburn, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Hyden, by telephoning (08) 9684 0800 or emailing Melinda.s.Ditchburn@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 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 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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.
- hold full, non-practising or provisional registration with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full, non-practising or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). 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, 5 November 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.