Appointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH848446
Guildford Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
Guildford PS are seeking teachers who are energetic, enthusiastic, committed to professional growth and enjoy contributing to a positive school culture.
Suitable applicants should value working as part of a team and are committed to student learning. Applicants with experience teaching evidence-based pedagogies and programs are encouraged to apply.
At Guildford PS we value a data literate culture and the capacity to reflect on and respond to, formative and summative assessment. We are seeking teachers with a growth mindset and a willingness to embrace high-impact teaching strategies.
Guildford PS has very attractive grounds, a friendly and supportive school community, professional and capable school staff, a positive school culture and a significant and interesting history. We are committed to being a culturally responsive school and value the significance of our location on Mandoon Country.
We offer specialist programs in Physical Education, Science, Music and Indonesian. Music is also offered to selected children in Year 5 and 6 through Instrumental Music School Services..
Our school is “heritage listed” as part of the historic Guildford township. Our significant history, combined with modern approaches to teaching and learning, beautiful buildings and grounds, an amazing school community and a collaborative and welcoming staff, make this school a great place to teach.
Teachers who feel they can contribute to our school through their professionalism and dedication to student growth and enjoy being part of a team are encouraged to apply.
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 Guildford Primary School can be found by visiting guildfordps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Daniel Mort, Principal by telephoning (08) 6216 1600 or emailing daniel.mort@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Daniel Mort on 043862 6010
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 Friday, 27 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
