This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Dryandra Primary School (PS) is a small school nestled in amongst the swaying gum trees in the suburb of Mirrabooka. Our school is like a family; all the staff, parents and students know and care about each other. This typifies our school values of 'Caring, Learning and Working together'. We cater for students from kindergarten to Year 6. As we head towards our 30th Anniversary, we are getting ready to celebrate our traditions, strengths and essence of being a member of the Dryandra PS community.
Our vision is to 'Prepare our students for tomorrow'. We believe in our fast paced, changing world, our students needs to be adaptable, flexible and resilient. Being able to relate and interact with a whole range of people is a key ingredient for future success. We are fortunate to have a wide range of cultures and nationalities in our school with over 30 cultures, including students from Indigenous and Aboriginal backgrounds. We represent a microcosm of multicultural Australia. We learn about respect, tolerance and sensitivity towards others every day because this is our natural learning environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting dryandraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Dryandra Primary School is seeking a highly motivated and proactive English as Additional Language Dialect (EAL/D) Teacher.
The successful applicant should support the implementation of the school strategic plan, work and teach in a team environment and be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives. The learning environment you create will ideally be differentiated, challenging, caring and creative, while catering for a range of needs that sees all students progressing and achieving. You should also be collaborative and work effectively and lead a small team to develop a whole school approach to EAL/D implementation. Interested applicants are encouraged to look at the school website.
The program targets include;
- Improvement in oral and written Stand Australian English competence for EAL/D student
- Personnel involved in the school become empowered to address the EAL/D students’ specific educational needs; and
- The parents/caregivers of the EAL/D students become more involved in educational decision making.
Key Outcomes include:
- Increase staff capacity to use the EAL/D Progress Map as a planning, monitoring and assessment tool
- Increase staff capacity to plan for EAL/D students in the classroom
- Increase staff capacity to select and use high impact EAL/D strategies
- Increase engagement with the school’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) community
- Model high impact EAL/D strategies in the classroom
- Provide feedback to staff on the use of identified high impact EAL/D strategies
- Assist staff to develop self-assessment and feedback techniques to measure their impact
- Increase staff capacity to report on EAL/D students using the EAL/D Progress Map
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Scott Palmer, Principal on (08) 9345 6400 or emailing Scott.Palmer@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH916768
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024
