Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH888344
This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Southwell Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher - Early Childhood Education (ECE) to join their friendly and experienced team.
As a Teacher - ECE, you will ideally have the capacity to work independently and innovatively to provide a learning environment that is caring, engaging, and differentiated to cater for a range of learning needs, including the specific needs of students who are learning English as an Additional Language. You should be committed to the school’s vision of providing a consistent, respectful, and engaging learning environment, where positive experiences and high expectations lead to improved outcomes for all.
The successful applicant should pursue excellence in teaching, have high expectations and be a skilled educator with a passion for teaching and a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. We are looking for a motivated teacher who is willing to immerse themself in the school and local community. Positive connections to the school, the community, and sharing our different cultures and backgrounds supports our students to become confident and valued members of society.
The successful applicant should value working as a team, support whole school practice, have willingness to engage in collaborative planning, understand the power of assessment for differentiated learning and teaching, and engage in analysis of student data. The applicant should have the ability to effectively and continually monitor the impact of their teaching on student learning and be willing to try new and innovative ways to engage students.
An understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is highly regarded; we expect that all our staff are culturally responsive. Ideally, the applicant will have strong classroom management and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) skills to successfully engage students in their learning.
Southwell PS aims to provide a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that caters for the academic, as well as the social, emotional and physical needs of our students.
Our staff are passionate about student learning and work collaboratively across year levels to improve the educational outcomes of all students. We focus on providing a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy and offer a range of whole-school teaching programs, such as Talk for Writing and Sounds~Write, to ensure that all students have opportunities to shine and be successful. Our specialist teachers engage the students in Science, Music, Noongar language and Physical Education, using our purpose-built science and art rooms.
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 Southwell Primary School can be found by visiting southwellps.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 Julie Denholm, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9236 9400 or emailing julie.denholm@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) 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;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- 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 Thursday, 2 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
