We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - K-6 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.
Caversham Primary School (PS) is growing rapidly, with 56% of our students coming from a background of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). Over 50 different languages are spoken in our families’ homes, making Caversham PS a rich and diverse community. Our vision is that as a school community we will teach, learn and reflect society's expectations whilst embracing educational change through a supportive environment that recognises and acknowledges individual needs and achievement. All staff, the supportive parents and school community are committed to achieving this vision. We are experienced and enthusiastic with a wide variety of interests and professional expertise. We are focussed on developing a professional learning community that believes in the power of reflection, planning and the development of partnerships.
Find out more about our school by visiting cavershamps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should be dedicated teachers who possess a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. They will ideally be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective about their teaching practice and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation. A capacity and willingness to lead the development and delivery of school programs and priorities would be favourably viewed.
Teachers at Caversham PS adopt high impact teaching strategies to deliver a balanced curriculum and use ongoing formative assessment to provide feedback to students at the point of error, measure student progress, differentiate teaching and plan next steps in learning. A collaborative team approach will ensure individualised and targeted intervention and support to enable every child to reach their full potential and make year on year growth. Suitable applicants should possess the professional knowledge and practices to deliver an engaging and relevant curriculum using a positive, student-focused approach, and ideally have proven success working with students across a range of ability levels, including multi-age/split year groups.
Suitable applicants should support the continued development and implementation of our school’s culture, vision and improvement journey. They should implement our school-wide practices that meet the needs of our students and an environment that promotes success. These practices include, Peer Observation, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Letters and Sounds, Words Their Way, Talk 4 Writing and High Impact Teaching Strategies. As a member of our school teaching team, you would implement effective, innovative and engaging learning programs. You should also work collaboratively with other staff to apply whole school approaches for delivery of the WA Curriculum.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships, will be highly regarded.
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 Eliza Outred, Principal on (08) 9218 6850 or emailing Eliza.Outred@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Eliza Outred on 0401 299 951.
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 three (3) 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
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/TCH917759
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 October 2024
