Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH755767
This is a three (3) month fixed term, 0.8 position commencing Term (3), (2022)
Mount Manypeaks Primary School (PS) is seeking an Early Childhood Education - Teacher to join their high quality regional school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020.00 a year
- locality allowance of $00 a year
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
About the role
We are seeking an Early Childhood Education - Teacher who is a team player, with a positive and caring nature. You should be committed to putting students first in your decision-making and will undertake the work that is inherent in adhering to a whole school approach. You will deliver motivating and quality educational programs to students and believe that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students and high standards of achievement.
The successful applicant will ideally be conscientious and have a diligent approach to the role. You should be a collaborative, active and flexible staff member who displays high interpersonal and problem solving skills.
The successful applicant should display a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework and be willing to use other whole school programmes such as Letters and sounds, Talk For Writing, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness and Top Ten Maths. You should also be able to plan and teach in a collaborative environment with highly developed competencies in differentiating the curriculum and integrating technology.
Our school and community
Mt Manypeaks PS is an exciting, attractive small rural school that prides itself in offering a welcoming ambience and a strong family focus. We offer a safe, caring environment that provides a strong foundation for the educational and social/emotional needs of all students. Our motto is Reach For Your PEAK and we use the PBS program.
Mt Manypeaks PS is located in a beautiful rural setting only 40km east of Albany on Menang Noongar Boodja. There are twenty - two students in two classes. Our school grounds are an important part of our educational space and include vegetable and bush tucker gardens, nature play spaces, bush and grassed areas and a basketball court. We are also within walking distance to tennis courts, the town hall and Lake Pleasant View.
For more information about Manypeaks visit Manypeaks (australias.guide)
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Mount Manypeaks Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online and our Facebook page
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Julie Blogg, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity by telephoning (08)98461500 or emailing Julie.Blogg@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Julie Blogg on 0467 878 505
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 three (3) 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 recent 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.
- 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.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 27 June 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
