Somerly Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Somerly PS provides a friendly, positive, and caring learning environment where students are encouraged to model our key values of respect, responsibility, and safety. These values are taught through our well-established Positive Behaviour School Process. We have dedicated and experienced staff who share a commitment to the school vision and values.
Our staff work as a dedicated team collaborating in professional learning communities that deliver learning programs consistent with well-defined whole school approaches to pedagogy. The staff have a proactive, can-do approach to innovation and problem solving and pride themselves on providing an environment where each child is responded to in an inclusive manner. Students are encouraged to reach their academic potential, grow their leadership capacity, and develop the skills to manage their own health and wellbeing. Educators have a high level of understanding and delivery of explicit teaching techniques in a professional environment where whole school pedagogies, practices and programs are used to maximise impact on student learning. Experience with and an understanding of High Impact Teaching Strategies, along with knowledge of Science of Reading, explicit synthetics phonics and The Writing Revolution will be highly regarded.
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The Role
Somerly PS is seeking passionate and skilled teaching professionals with experience across a broad range of year levels, from Kindergarten to Year Six. We highly value applicants possessing exceptional teaching abilities and a readiness to collaborate within high-functioning, collegial teams. Ideal candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to teamwork, professional development, and continuous improvement, ensuring the implementation of best practices in teaching and learning.
Applicants should exhibit a proactive and positive approach to student engagement and behaviour, including the consistent application of classroom management strategies, aligned to Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed practice. Suitable applicants will ideally be able to show the capacity to build strong, positive, and productive relationships with students, peers, and the wider school community. As well as a commitment to supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing through both the delivery of social-emotional learning programs in class and through school wide positive interactions.
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.
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Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Louise Carroll, Principal on (08) 6206 4200 or emailing Louise.Carroll@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Louise Carroll on 0418 941 364.
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 (2) 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 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 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/TCH916469
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 10 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
