Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH825121

Appointment Pool

North Harrisdale Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of innovative and motivated Kindergarten to Year 6 Primary Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise in Term 4, 2023, up to the end of Term 2, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements in Term 4, 2023, up to the end of Term 2, 2024. Teachers who have experience or the capacity to teach in Specialist Areas are encouraged to apply also, especially in Physical Education and Music & Performing Arts.

Teaching in a relatively new and growing school presents unique challenges and opportunities requiring a particular skill set and outlook. Of utmost importance are the personal qualities you bring to the role. You value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. You have excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of humour. You have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students.

We are looking for dynamic, highly skilled educators committed to maximising their impact on student learning who actively engage in self-reflection. You have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn at high levels and pursue excellence in your teaching. You are committed to implementing agreed whole school approaches within a plan-teach-assess cycle. Teachers with expertise in high impact, evidence-informed strategies such as explicit direct instruction, synthetic phonics, Talk 4 Writing, and Back to Front Maths are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will support the development and implementation of our vision, values, culture, and strategic direction, as outlined on our website. You collaborate with colleagues within the structure of a whole school professional learning community. Teachers who create an engaging, challenging learning environment, differentiating for students’ needs, resulting in every student making at least a year’s progress for a year’s teaching will be highly regarded.

At our school, there are opportunities to develop your leadership skills as a valued member of our team. You are committed to building your professional capacity through continuous learning and engaging in initiatives that support improved teaching practice. Our staff commit to engaging in weekly after-school meetings for whole school development, planning, data analysis, and professional learning. We also have fun together!

A desire to seek roles and responsibilities beyond your classroom, and a willingness to take on extra-curricular activities to enhance learning opportunities for students will be highly valued. Teachers who have additional expertise, skills and knowledge that can add value to the development of whole school programs are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are invited to attend our Prospective Teachers Forum on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 5pm. Please register your interest here: https://www.trybooking.com/CIOII  

Please check our Facebook page for any updates. An information package can be emailed to you, upon request, if you are unable to attend the forum.

Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.

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 North Harrisdale Primary School can be found by visiting www.northharrisdaleprimary.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 Jacqui O'Donnell Principal, by telephoning (08) 93978140 or emailing jacqui.odonnell@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 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 requirements.

TRAINING 

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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, 12 June 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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