This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024

North Beach Primary School (PS) are seeking a passionate and energetic Primary French Teacher to join our team.

The Role

The successful applicant should ideally be highly motivated, team-focused, and student-centred with qualities that promote, build, and maintain enthusiasm and engagement with French language and cultural learning. They should possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner. Previous experience with teaching primary level languages will be highly regarded. This role includes teaching students from Year 2 to Year 6, and as a school we are highly supportive of providing opportunities to promote our language program across the wider school community.

The School

North Beach PS is about making a difference for all our students through the delivery of a contemporary curriculum and evidenced based pedagogy. With a strong pastoral care approach built on positive relationships, we focus on the whole child in order for our students to grow and reach their individual potential. The school has an excellent reputation for being a very friendly school. With an enrolment of close to 420 students, it serves a coastal strip which includes the suburbs of Trigg, Waterman, and North Beach. The school is located in close proximity to bushland adjoining Star Swamp which is used for teaching programs.

Find out more about our school by visiting northbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

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 Anthony Middleton, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9263 5100 or emailing Anthony.Middleton@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/TCH902327

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 Tuesday, 13 August 2024.