We are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Noranda Primary School (PS) is a vibrant learning environment for students from Kindergarten - Year 6 (children aged 4-12) in the suburb of Noranda. With a student population of over 360 students, we cater for students with a diverse range of cultural and language backgrounds.
We are an Independent Public School and use this autonomy to provide the best learning experiences and opportunities for our students to succeed. Important features of Noranda PS include our comprehensive specialist subjects' program, consistent whole school approaches in core subject areas as well as our focus on student leadership development. Effective curriculum planning and a distributed leadership model provides the basis for quality instruction guided by the Western Australian Curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively to plan effective and evidence-based teaching and learning programs in early childhood and primary classrooms.
Find out more about our school by visiting norandaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
It is desirable that suitable applicants have knowledge of and commitment to schools as professional learning communities. Our values and beliefs will resonate with suitable applicants who will ideally display high levels of commitment to making a positive contribution to the professional experience of colleagues and the school experience of students.
Suitable applicants should be motivated to achieve high quality learning outcomes for all students by displaying their understanding and commitment to actioning the Education Department’s Teaching for Impact Model of instruction. They will ideally demonstrate their commitment to their own development journey and have a growth mindset.
Suitable applicants should display their instructional expertise and their ability to deliver high levels of progress and achievement for their students. They should seek, reflect, and respond to feedback enabling insights into their strengths and opportunities for development and demonstrate a passion for their work.
Suitable applicants should possess the capacity and commitment to work collaboratively to develop their capacity and the capacity of colleagues. Through actively participating collaboratively they should ensure that learning programs are designed to provide differentiated learning to cater for all students and evaluate the impact of both the learning program and their instructional practice, individually and collectively.
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 Kristy Harrison, Principal on (08) 9218 1550 or Kristy.Harrison@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) page’s, 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/TCH919293
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 19 September 2024
