Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH714888

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2022

Merredin College is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled Junior Primary Teacher.

The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with their team and contribute to whole school approaches and directions. It is desirable that the successful applicant possess a high level of collaborative practice together with interpersonal skills to enable effective participation and engagement within the school. A key focus of the role will be to work towards closing the gap between On Entry and National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results.

At Merredin College we are committed to developing a community of engaged, creative and independent lifelong learners who aim high, value diversity and contribute positively to the global community. Students need to be challenged, engaged and catering for differing levels of ability is an essential requirement. The successful will need to possess an understanding of visible learning and a pedagogical approach that supports our vision as well as being open to ongoing professional learning, support, peer observation and feedback.

The ability to foster and maintain positive communication with parents in regard to various aspects of student performance will also be highly desirable. Merredin College is looking for teachers who have expert skills and knowledge to enhance our vision of being the benchmark in rural education. As the successful applicant you should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and high levels of emotional intelligence.

It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have experience in a wide repertoire of strategies including; cooperative learning, reflective teaching, feedback processes, sound classroom management based on restorative practices, demonstrated success using Talk4Writing, Words their Way; incorporating digital technologies into the curriculum using iPads for creation and embedding Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) into the curriculum.

Merredin College is located 256 kilometres east of Perth in the Central Wheatbelt, and is a lighthouse rural school providing a high quality educational program for 600 students from Kindergarten - Year 12 (K-12). Four values guide the practices, expectations and behaviour of our students and staff. These include respect, caring, responsibility and striving to achieve. The values underpin the two key areas of our Strategic Plan, Teaching and Learning and School Community and Culture. Excellence in behaviour and achievement is acknowledged via a variety of initiatives. As a staff we constantly strive for effective and consistently applied behaviour management and excellent attendance.

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 Merredin College can be found by visiting www.merredincollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Lynne Herbert, Deputy Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Merredin, by telephoning (08) 9041 7520 or emailing Lynne.Herbert@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;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
• meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration

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.

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA.  Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy.  More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 1 December 2021

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.