Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH746262
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2022
Are you passionate about educating young minds?
Deanmore Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a motivated engaging Chinese Languages Teacher to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will ideally have an in depth understanding of the Western Australian Languages Curriculum and contemporary pedagogical practices to support second language learning. The successful applicant should have knowledge in teaching the Chinese Language, classroom teaching and high level Chinese speaking, reading and writing skills. The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated and committed to creating an effective, engaging, inclusive, and innovative learning environment for all students to achieve their potential.
Our specialised team of staff encourage students to confidently embrace challenges and become resilient life-long learners. Our school vision is underpinned by a school community focus on challenging and supporting each student to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. We are proudly a Positive Behaviour Support school.
Our staff structure opportunities for students to explore, create and investigate. We use an explicit teaching model in all subjects across the school. All staff in our school engage in classroom observations, coaching, peer observations and feedback. Applicants will demonstrate a wiliness to reflect and collaborate in order to grow their practice.
Deanmore PS caters for approximately 500 students, from Kindergarten to Year 6. The specialist programs at our school including LOTE (Chinese) are seen as important parts of the curriculum.
School buildings are modern and the school grounds are attractive. The school is well resourced and all our students use a range of digital equipment, iPads, computers and laptops. Our school also has a covered assembly area, canteen, library resource centre and facilities for music, art, and craft.
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 Deanmore Primary School can be found by visiting deanmoreps.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:
Please contact Jacqueline Cooper, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9222 9250 or emailing jacqueline.cooper@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 two (2) page statement addressing the domain of Professional Practice, 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
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
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 (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 10 June 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
