Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH903732
Appointment Pool
Are you a creative, skilled and nurturing early childhood specialist teacher with a commitment to consistent and connected practice in a positive school culture?
Hilton Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of collaborative and skilled Early Childhood Education Teachers with excellent interpersonal skills and a growth mindset for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2025.
We are seeking applicants who are excited about teaching, from K to Year 3. Most Hilton PS K-2 teachers are early childhood specialist teachers. Please note that suitable applicants may be required to teach in Year 1, Year 2 or Year 3 classes. As a teacher at Hilton PS, you will ideally be commited to our positive school culture, collegiality and further school improvement. You should engage children in learning, cater for diverse needs and create a nurturing learning environment.
At Hilton PS, “Every child’s learning is nurtured every day”. Our strategic plan for Growth 2021-2024, includes the values of Community, Care, Inclusivity, Creativity and Sustainability. Our three focus areas are: Excellence in teaching and learning; Positive Partnerships; and A great place to learn and grow. Our staff contribute to the development of consistent and connected practice with attention to lesson design and data based planning. Hilton staff also implement whole school CMS (Classroom Management Strategies) and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support).
Hilton PS staff are continuing to reflect on, and refine, our daily Literacy and Numeracy teaching blocks to embed structured, synthetic phonics, with Letters & Sounds resources. Talk For Writing provides the basis of our writing pedagogy. Our K-PP and Years 1-2, Phase of Learning (PoL) teams contribute to the development & review of our key documents: Teaching English at Hilton PS, Teaching Maths at Hilton PS. During 2024, we have accessed Top Ten Maths to increase our strong focus on the use of manipulatives to develop and apply mathematical thinking. We are undertaking an action research project with K & PP staff called: Inside Out. Through this project, our K-PP Team are becoming more intentional about using provocations to Literacy and Numeracy play outside our classrooms (as well as inside the classrooms.) We continuously review our philosophy and practice of balancing play-based learning with intentional teaching and nature pedagogy.
We currently have 370 students, from K to Year 6. Our student growth is particularly strong in the Early Childhood classes. We are well supported by a very cohesive, supportive community on spacious grounds. We enjoy beautiful outdoor classrooms: “Everything we can teach inside a classroom, we can teach outside.” We strive to differentiate our teaching, learning and play for every student, every day.
In addition to the strong representation of First Nations people, Hilton PS includes 17 other language groups, predominantly German and French speaking families. We host German, French and English speaking playgroups weekly; and an Aboriginal Families group, at various times.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
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 Hilton Primary School can be found by visiting hiltonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job-related information:
Please contact Carmel Bochenek, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6458 7900 or emailing Carmel.bochenek@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Carmel Bochenek on 0437 292 130.
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 to four (3-4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of Hilton Primary School
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (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;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- 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 Wednesday, 17 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
