Please note as of Thursday, 15 August 2024 at 1:00pm the closing date of this advert has been amended
Yealering Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We are an inspiring rural school located between the three larger centres of Corrigin, Narrogin and Pingelly in the heart of the Upper Great Southern Wheatbelt. Our students are focused; behaviour is exemplary, and a nurturing culture supports individual student needs.
Yealering PS has positive and engaged students, committed and involved teachers, dedicated and hard-working non-teaching staff and a supportive and invested community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Yealering PS Facebook or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants ideally focus on understanding each individual student and cater for their academic, social, physical and emotional growth. Suitable applicants ideally or should be actively involved in all aspects of the school community, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Applicants need to be data literate and use assessments to guide planning for teaching and learning. Ideally applicants will have experience with approaches in English and Mathematics including oral language strategies. Experience with Daily Reviews and explicit direct instruction would be highly regarded.
Yealering PS students benefit from multi age classrooms. Suitable applicants will ideally have classroom management capabilities that flexibly differentiate tasks in all learning areas to suit the needs of individual students. An understanding of and experience with the implementation of the Western Australian Positive Behaviour Support (WAPBS) program is preferable. A high level of care and compassion for individual student progress, along with possessed skills and strategies for planning and working with Students Educational Needs (SEN) is also highly 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:
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 Linda Sparks, Principal on (08) 9888 7200 or Linda.Sparks@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.
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.
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 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/TCH911816
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 August 2024.
