Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH844697
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2024
Yuluma Primary School (YPS) is seeking a dynamic teacher to work across the school delivering the Physical Education (PE) and Health curriculum from Pre-primary to Year 6
The successful applicant should be energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to the provision of high-quality teaching and learning programs, that are aligned to whole school approaches. This includes a strong commitment to inclusive practices, and the ability to differentiate their planning and instruction to meet the needs of all students.
This specialist role requires a high level of organisation skills in scheduling, planning, coordinating, and coaching for whole school sporting events, interschool sports, and other school programs, excursions, and activities. Exhibiting a willingness to write and submit grant applications to support PE and Health learning outcomes is highly desirable. The successful applicant should be self-motivated, prepared to enthusiastically embrace new opportunities, and work proactively towards achieving successful outcomes for all students. Applicants should display a strong knowledge of the WA Curriculum.
YPS staff are committed to making a difference for every student in every classroom, every day by providing a learning environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to tackle academic and personal challenges.
As a teacher at Yuluma PS, you should have a passion for explicit, visible teaching and learning, highly developed organisational skills, flexibility, a commitment to implementing whole school programmes, and demonstrated self-improvement through peer coaching. Personal growth is a critical element for professional success in our culture, and the suitable applicant would be committed to ongoing professional development to ensure adherence to whole school approaches and systemic priorities.
Yuluma PS is a level four, Independent Public School for Kindergarten – Year 6 students. The catchment area is the suburb of Innaloo with its diverse cultural and socio-economic background that enriches the student base. Our staff consists of skilled and experienced educators who are all committed to our vision and school motto ‘Learning and Growing Together’.
Yuluma PS provides a welcoming, friendly and caring learning environment where students are encouraged to model our key values of responsibility, respect, care and striving to do their best. Suitable applicants will possess excellent interpersonal skills, and will be able to demonstrate highly proficient, evidence based teaching and learning capabilities. Applicants will have the demonstrated skills to form positive relationships that engage and motivate students to achieve their academic, social and emotional goals and work collaboratively with their colleagues to achieve this.
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 Yuluma Primary School can be found by visiting yulumaps.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 Janine Moses, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9416 9850 or emailing janine.moses@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Janine Moses on 0439 992 880.
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 two (2) 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;
- 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 Wednesday, 27 September 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
