This is a permanent part-time 0.6FTE position commencing Term 1, 2025
Our school aims to be the heart of our community where we provide a nurturing, happy and joyful learning environment so that every child flourishes and is successful. Your children are at the forefront of every decision and action we take to enable them to learn at high levels.
Find out more about our school by visiting northharrisdaleprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online]
The Role
North Harrisdale Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Music & Performing Arts Specialist Teacher to join their dynamic team. It is ideal that you actively support the development of the school’s culture, vision, values, and strategic direction. You should work in collaboration with our current Music & Performing Arts Specialist teacher to provide a quality program.
Teaching in a growing school presents unique challenges and opportunities requiring a particular skill set and outlook. Of utmost importance are the personal qualities you bring to the role. Teachers who ideally value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. You will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of humour. Teachers who have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students.
The successful applicant will be ideally highly motivated and committed to creating an effective, engaging, and inclusive learning environment based on high expectations. You should prioritise student learning and wellbeing and implement evidence-informed practice and formative assessment strategies to meet the needs of a wide range of student abilities.
As the Music & Performing Arts Specialist, you will ideally have a thorough understanding of the WA Arts curriculum and use the judging standards to effectively assess and report student achievement in Music, Dance and Drama. Suitable applicants will ideally plan, teach, and assess challenging and engaging programs, promoting an environment of active and positive learning. You should be highly motivated and committed to the promotion of the Arts within the school. You will ideally co-ordinate and develop an innovative program across Kindy to Year 3 to excite and inspire students, incorporating teaching a range of instruments, including the recorder. Suitable applicants possess the vocal and choral skills to support the teaching and management of our choir, and collaboratively lead them in school and external performances.
The successful applicant will ideally have a background in organising and coordinating music and performing arts school events. Forming strong links with community groups is integral to this role in developing the school’s music and performing arts program. Your willingness to take on extra-curricular activities to enhance learning opportunities for students will be highly regarded.
The succesful applicant should have high expectations of themselves and students. You should work collaboratively to initiate and engage in professional discussions with the Specialist Team and other colleagues to reflect and continually strive to improve your practice. You contribute to our high-quality teaching and learning environment through continuous professional learning, self-reflection, engaging with current research, and professional development practices. Staff in our school attend weekly meetings for whole school development, planning, data analysis, and professional learning. We also have fun together!
Applicants are encouraged to review our Strategic Direction Plan available on our school website prior to applying.
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 Jacqui O'Donnell, Principal on (08) 9397 8140 or during school holidays on 0408 937712 or emailing jacqui.odonnell@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 four (4) 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 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/TCH924475
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 Friday, 18 October 2024
