Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH811580
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023 with possible twelve (12) month extension and/or permanency
The Nulsen Primary School community promotes a positive and supportive learning environment developing resilience and excellence for students to be successful learners in a rapidly changing world.
Nulsen Primary School (PS) is seeking a Primary Generalist Teacher to support with Duties Other Than Teaching (DOTT) coverage in our high quality regional school. This role is centred around the teaching of Science, Physical Education, Digital Technologies and the The Arts.
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 a year
- locality allowance of $1,091 a year
- 10.5 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 a teacher who has outstanding interpersonal skills with a natural ability to communicate effectively and build genuine relationships with parents, students and staff members. The successful applicant would quickly establish a positive and welcoming classroom environment with high expectations, and a growth mindset, while building students’ positive social and emotional skills.
The successful applicant will ideally be outstanding classroom practitioners who can enhance current school practices. They will display an ability and passion to work in an environment that has a major focus on high expectations and improving student outcomes. The successful applicant would be committed to making a difference in the lives of our students, be highly skilled and motivated educators with a passion for teaching and have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, and parents is important. The committed teaching staff is aware of the nature of the local community and endeavours to adapt the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the students and focus on developing the emotional health and wellbeing of students.
The successful applicant should ideally have proven skills and abilities in:
- Collaborative planning and assessment moderation with a shared aim to provide quality learning experiences for students.
- Differentiating to engage and extend across a range of students.
- Using and interpreting data to inform classroom practice and wellbeing interventions.
- Effective classroom management skills and an understanding of Trauma Informed Practices to provide the best supports for students and their families.
- Leveraging ICT to maximise learning, including an understanding the SAMR model.
- Embedding culturally responsive approaches across all areas of learning through Noongar Language and the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
The successful applicant will ideally have proven literacy experience and deep curriculum knowledge, with a particular focus on explicit instruction and a response-to-intervention model of instruction. A thorough understanding of Cultural Responsiveness and EAL/D processes would be an advantage. Experience in managing student healthcare and the ability to build positive relationships is highly desirable.
Our school
Our School Community is committed to the Social and Emotional Well Being of students. The Tribes program is embedded throughout our school, our curriculum and are the basis of our school values. We believe that the strength of a community enriches the culture we embed and encourages and accepts the individuality of everyone within.
Our core beliefs are founded on what makes a successful student, effective teacher, and a good school. The dedicated team of highly professional and committed staff provide an outstanding learning environment for our students and whole school community. We ensure all our students are provided the tools and strategies needed to ensure a successful pathway into the future. The focus begins prior to Kindy and extends to pathways beyond high school.
The school is focused on embedding evidence-based practices for teaching and learning and The successful applicant should be able to display their high-quality teaching skills and how they impact student achievement. You should implement effective, innovative, and engaging learning programs and work collaboratively with staff to apply whole school approaches for curriculum delivery. The successful applicant will ideally have a strong knowledge of explicit teaching philosophy and its application.
The location and community
Esperance – your portal to an iconic Australian holiday. Lay down a towel on the whitest sand you may ever experience and watch kangaroos laze on the shore at Lucky Bay, or charter a course among the untouched islands of the Recherche Archipelago. It’s a beachside beauty spot, where coastal parks await discovery and relaxation is the order of the day.
Prepare for an outdoor adventure surrounded by stunning seascapes. A one-and-a-half-hour flight or an eight-hour drive south from Perth, Esperance instantly dazzles visitors with its pristine sandy stretches and turquoise waters.
Head to Lucky Bay and sink into what is officially Australia’s whitest sand with a bunch of friendly kangaroos for company. Regularly spotted sunning themselves on the squeaky-clean shore, the kangaroos are just some of the wildlife who call sprawling Cape Le Grand National Park home.
For more information about Esperance visit Destination Esperance
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 Nulsen Primary School can be found by visiting www.nulsenprimaryschool.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:
You are encouraged to contact Krystal Wiggins, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Esperance, by telephoning (08) 9076 3800 or emailing Krystal.Wiggins@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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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.
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 27 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
