This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Spearwood Alternative School (SAS) is a community with great diversity. We share a desire to make a difference: working with staff, children and families to reinforce the intention to 'make the world a better place'; by developing, reinforcing, maintaining and sustaining the required values and capabilities in this microcosm of our school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting spearwoodalternative.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
SAS is seeking a teacher with creative flair who can ideally utilise highly effective teaching practices and have a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and integrated curriculum.
The successful applicant should have a creative, curious, patient, and gentle approach with a diversity of challenging children. You will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the versatility and flexibility that enables students’ agency in learning and creating; and a commitment to encouraging curiosity, innovation, and imagination through inspiring minds and learning for life
Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.
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 Denise Stone, Principal, on (08) 9414 2000 or emailing Denise.Stone@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
- Compete 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) 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 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/TCH922503
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 Wednesday, 23 October 2024
