Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH837036

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024.

Are you a lifelong learner, a reflective practitioner, and someone with a growth mindset? Singleton Primary School (PS) is looking for an educator who embody these qualities to join our dedicated staff.

Our school is known for its nurturing and caring learning environment. Our students are respectful, resilient, and have a strong sense of self, valuing the learning process. Our families are engaged and supportive and we value the strong partnership between school and parents. Our teachers are enthusiastic lifelong learners who hold high expectations for our students' academic and personal growth.

We are committed to evidence-based teaching and learning programs that empower each child to become an independent learner. We are searching for teacher who is dedicated to excellence in teaching, maintaining high standards, and genuinely believes in the potential of every child. Your commitment to prioritising students in decision-making and your dedication to whole-school approaches will be highly valued.

At Singleton PS, we are fostering a data-literate culture and using effective systems to monitor and interpret data for future planning. Your teaching approach will ideally emphasise reflective data usage and differentiation to support all students. You should also embrace high-impact teaching strategies and employ ongoing formative assessment to provide feedback, measure progress, and tailor your teaching to individual needs.

We are looking for an educator who is open-minded, adaptable to change, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and has emotional intelligence. Solution-focused individuals who can proactively anticipate and adapt to changes are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should have exceptional curriculum knowledge with experience or a commitment to engage in professional learning in evidence-based, explicit, and assessment-focused teaching. Collaborative, whole-school approaches are highly desirable, along with a commitment to continuous self-improvement and supporting others. Experience in implementing explicit teaching strategies, establishing strong engagement norms and sharing our vision of integrating technology seamlessly into the learning experience is a significant advantage.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated educator who is passionate about education, possesses strong collaborative skills, is team-oriented mindset, and has the ability to foster positive connections within our school community.

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 Singleton Primary School can be found by visiting singletonps.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 Darlene Gostelow, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9583 8850 or emailing Darlene.Gostelow@education.wa.edu.au   

During the school holiday period, please contact Darlene Gostelow on 0457 097 298.

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 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;
• 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 Tuesday, 3 October 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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