This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Bungaree Primary School (PS) opened in 1969 and has celebrated over 50 years of commitment to high expectations and achievement of Excellence Through Effort. Parents, carers and the wider community work in partnership with the school to nurture every child and focus on academic excellence and the development of the whole child. The needs of our students is the centre of all that we do. We foster a positive environment where emphasis is placed upon choosing Respect, Effort and Safety.
Find out more about our school by visiting bungareeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Bungaree Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a Primary Teacher to join our friendly team.
Our strong, vibrant and supportive learning community is committed to maintaining a culture of high expectations and excellence for both staff and students. Our highly effective school is seeking a high performance, team-oriented and knowledgeable teacher who has the ability to collaborate and actively support the pedagogy of the school – explicit instruction.
We are a strong supportive community where our teachers have experience adhering to whole - school approaches to teaching and learning including one or more specific programs such a Spelling Mastery, Let’s Decode, Language Express and MacqLit. We are seeking a teacher with exceptional skill in explicitly teaching literacy and numeracy content and shifting it to long term memory.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant can skilfully scaffold content to provide differentiated teaching processes when catering for a whole class with mixed ability students. The successful applicant will ideally possess the ability to utilise trauma informed practice and proactive behaviour shaping whole school approaches that support positive student outcomes in and out of the classroom will be looked upon favourably.
Applicants that possess an interpersonal skill set that enables them to build strong and valuable relationships with students, staff and parents, and commit to ongoing professional growth by embracing new, evidence- based teaching and learning practices that lead to teacher improvement and superior student outcomes will also 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 Sharon Albers-Smith, Principal by telephoning (08) 9553 8400 or emailing Sharon.Albers-Smith@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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- 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/TCH940441
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 Thursday, 12 December 2024
