Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH839065
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Karratha Primary School (PS) is calling for positive Primary Teacher who strive to challenge students and create engaging learning environments within our bustling school and thriving local community.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 a year
- Locality allowance of $4,273 a year
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
About the role
At Karratha PS we value diversity and academic excellence. We are positive and inclusive. We embrace the values of care, personal best, responsibility and respect to nurture independent lifelong learners and active citizens. We are an Independent Public School located in the heart of Karratha, and our impressive facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds have been designed to be inclusive of our students. Our teaching staff is diverse and consists of graduate to lead teachers. We focus on providing support and professional learning opportunities to build skills and capacity in catering for more than 280 Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Karratha is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘good country’, and our city is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the north of Western Australia. Nestled in the Ngarluma Country shoreline, the city of Karratha is known as ‘Munjaree’ – the heart of the West Pilbara Coast – and its size and central location make it the ideal base for exploring the local natural delights and adventure destinations including Millstream-Chichester and Karijini National Parks, the Point Samson and Burrup Peninsulas, the historical sites of Cossack and Roebourne, and the Dampier Archipelago which comprises a chain of islands, islets and rock formations.
Our school
At Karratha PS we value diversity and academic excellence. We are positive and inclusive. We embrace the values of care, personal best, responsibility and respect to nurture independent lifelong learners and active citizens. We are an Independent Public School located in the heart of Karratha, and our impressive facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds have been designed to be inclusive of our students. Our teaching staff is diverse and consists of graduate to lead teachers. We focus on providing support and professional learning opportunities to build skills and capacity in catering for more than 280 Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
Karratha is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘good country’, and our city is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the north of Western Australia. Nestled in the Ngarluma Country shoreline, the city of Karratha is known as ‘Munjaree’ – the heart of the West Pilbara Coast – and its size and central location make it the ideal base for exploring the local natural delights and adventure destinations including Millstream-Chichester and Karijini National Parks, the Point Samson and Burrup Peninsulas, the historical sites of Cossack and Roebourne, and the Dampier Archipelago which comprises a chain of islands, islets and rock formations.
The location and community
Karratha is also the shopping hub of the Pilbara, and is home to a new $207m Health Campus. Our Red Earth Arts Precinct includes a 476-seater theatre, and the Leisureplex is the Pilbara’s premier sport and recreation venue housing a gym, pools, outdoor multi-sport courts and indoor stadium. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Airnorth currently operate several daily flight services to and from Karratha, ensuring that nothing is too far away in our safe and social community.
Located in the city of Karratha, the Pilbara Education Regional Office provides a range of expertise and responsive services, following an ethos that each child matters, every day. There are many opportunities for local collegiality and professional growth within the Karratha Network of schools, and Housing and Transport ensures assistance with relocation is provided and suitable, affordable accommodation is accessible.
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.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Karratha Primary School can be found by visiting karrathaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Annalyn Navarrete, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Karratha, by telephoning (08) 9187 6300 or emailing Annalyn.Navarrete@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Annalyn Navarrete on 0434 322 193.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 9 October 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
