This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025, with possible extension and/or permanency

Little Grove Primary School (PS) is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school and our behaviour expectations of showing Respect, being Responsible, being Resilient and Open to Learning are embedded across the whole school.  Successful applicants will have effective behaviour management practices to maintain an engaging, orderly, and caring learning classroom environment.  Applicants are expected to implement PBS and the explicit teaching of the expected behaviours in our matrix.

Little Grove Primary School commenced operations in 1997. We are a proud Independent Public School with a small-town feel located within the big rural city of Albany, Western Australia. Our proximity to both the pristine Princess Royal Harbour and surrounding bushland makes our school a very attractive place to learn and one that provides endless opportunities for its students to experience variety and success. This is achieved through the diversity of our programs, the enthusiasm of our staff and the support of our wider school community.

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

The Role

Little Grove Primary School is seeking a Teacher – Primary to join their friendly school. Little Grove PS is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who are committed to providing high quality teaching and engaging learning programs in a supportive and inclusive environment. Successful applicants will be collaborative in nature and willing to go the extra mile to achieve our vision of Endeavour to Excel, ensuring students are at the forefront of everything we do.

Successful applicants will possess a comprehensive understanding of effective evidence-based teaching methods and provide explicit teaching in Literacy and Numeracy. Successful applicants will have the ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet student needs and be able to analyse and use student and school data to make targeted improvements in student learning by adjusting their teaching practices.

As a teacher at Little Grove Primary School, successful applicants will have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. The staff engage in collaborative practices such as phase teams and committees to achieve high standards in both individual and whole school performances.  Applicants will support school directions, as outlined in our Business Plan, and be actively involved in committees which often meet after school instructional hours. They will also be committed to whole school approaches and programs with fidelity. A knowledge of the iSTAR teaching model, Letters and Sounds, Guided Reading, Talk for Writing, Ten Maths, Berry Street Trauma Informed Practice, integrating STEM and Digital Technologies would be desirable.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 11.5 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

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Pedretti, Principal on 98459900 or emailing Emma.Pedretti@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

• Complete 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 two (2) 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/TCH911256

Successful 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  Monday, August 26 2024