Please note as of Monday, 21 October 2024 at 3.58 pm an amendment has been made to the closing date
This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension.
Augusta Primary School (PS) is located on Wadandi Country in the beautiful seaside town of Augusta where the Indian and Southern Ocean meet, at the mouth of Blackwood. In winter, the whales annually come to play off the Cape, and dolphins and stingrays are frequent visitors year-round. In this unique location we have a wealth of history and landmarks, featuring the Leeuwin Lighthouse, the tallest mainland lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere. Augusta and the Primary School have a strong sense of community where everybody works together to achieve and build success across a range of domains.
Augusta PS caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6. The school is part of the Southwest Education District, and is serviced by the Regional Education Office in Bunbury and forms part of the Capes Network. We are a rapidly growing school with approximately 110 students with our intake area stretching from Augusta to Kudardup. The school is surrounded by native bushland and lovely gardens within spacious school grounds. We have a modern and well-resourced library thanks to kind donations from our local community and the amazing fundraising efforts of our Parents and Citizens' Associations (P&C).
Find out more about our school by visiting www.augustaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will teach Music across a range of ability levels from Kindergarten to Year 6. Ideal applicants should have a sound classroom management, have diverse instrument experience, can develop rapport and engage students, who can differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs, and who can practise a range of teaching strategies are encouraged to apply.
Experience in establishing a school band and choir to showcase students’ talents to the wider community, is highly desirable. The specialist Teacher of Music will be an integral part of our teaching team.
The successful applicant should ideally have highly developed skills and experience in teaching Music, and would ideally actively contribute and support a collaborative team approach to develop a culture of excellence in The Arts teaching and learning programs.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kim Kehoe, Principal on 08 9781 5100 or emailing Kim.Kehoe@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 (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 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/TCH924304
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, 25 October 2024
