Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH904259
Appointment Pool
Challis Community Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2025.
At Challis Community PS, we care about every single one of our students and are committed to catering for their individual needs. We have a strong focus on student well-being and are committed to building a learning environment which is safe, predictable and engaging for all students to ensure that they are ‘ready to learn’ and subsequently supported in achieving desired academic outcomes.
We are seeking highly motivated classroom practitioners with a passion for teaching, who should have an excellent knowledge of the WA curriculum, sound instructional and classroom management skills; and the ability to create supportive and respectful relationships with students, staff, and parents.
The suitable applicants will join an environment which is characterised by whole school approaches; a strong commitment to professional learning; collaborative team structures and the opportunity to take on leadership roles and responsibilities. Additionally, applicants will ideally have the ability to implement effective instructional skills and strategies that maximise students' engagement in their learning and motivate students to achieve to their full potential.
At Challis Community PS, there is a relentless focus on seeking to deliver teaching excellence. Through Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s), each team focuses on the understanding and application of explicit teaching strategies, the unpacking of concepts and the effective use of engagement norms, to ensure full student participation.
Your belief in the power of collaboration will be an advantage! You should possess a willingness to learn and participate in coaching cycles that contributes to a positive team culture.
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 Challis Community PS can be found by visiting challiscommunityprimaryschool.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 Lee Musumeci, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9391 4100 or emailing Lee.musumeci@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Lee Musumeci on 0422 869 399
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 two (2) 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;
- 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 Wednesday, 18 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.