Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH711225
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
Are you interested in developing high level literacy and numeracy in young children to help them reach their full potential?
Woodlands Primary School (PS) is seeking an outstanding Early Childhood Education teacher for a junior primary classroom role. The successful applicant should be an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic educator with the ability to provide high quality, contemporary teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of all students.
We are seeking a relationships-focussed professional who ideally connects positively with students, colleagues and parents and ensures all decisions made are in the best interests of the students. Our school ethos is underpinned by four core values: Humanity, Belonging, Possibilities and Respect. Teachers practise these core values to build sustainable, collaborative, supportive and professional relationships with each other and their students.
Teachers at Woodlands PS design structured, intentional teaching and learning programs which are differentiated to suit each child’s learning needs. The school values a play-based learning approach and provides a balanced curriculum in order to give students a solid start in the early years. Whole school approaches include; a BYO iPad program, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Letters and Sounds and Kagan Cooperative Learning. Literacy and Numeracy blocks are implemented consistently across the school and employ a whole-school lesson design. Appropriate formative and summative assessment practices are used to track student achievement and improvement. Teachers work in collaborative teams, meeting regularly with the leadership team to discuss planning, teaching and assessment programs.
The successful candidate will ideally display their experience with high impact teaching strategies, utilising and integrating a variety of information and technology tools and platforms to support and develop student learning.
At Woodlands PS all educators take a personal and collective responsibility for improving student learning and wellbeing by working together and learning from each other’s practices. The successful applicant will promote, model and maintain high expectations and adhere to whole school approaches that are evidence based and supported by research.
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 Woodlands Primary School can be found by visiting woodlandsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications.
For further job related information:
Please contact Laura O'Hara, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9416 9800 or emailing laura.ohara@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.
- 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;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- 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 Tuesday, 9 November 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
