We are EDNEY – and children are at the heart of our school. Do you have the Edney?
We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 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.
Edney Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in the suburb of High Wycombe, catering for a diverse and growing school community of 420 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is well led and well run, with a focus on empowering staff, students and the community to make effective decisions and choices that will bring about the highest quality outcomes for students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.edneyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for staff who reflect our values, share our passion and have the skills to deliver learning growth for every student, in every classroom, every day. Applicants are encouraged to read the school’s website and business plan prior to starting their application.
Respect and Excellence are the Edney Way, and our staff are a dynamic, innovative and professional learning community, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for students. An Edney teacher will implement effective, innovative and engaging learning programs for students and contribute to effective curriculum delivery through collaborative processes. You will ideally be committed to making a difference in the lives of students and passionate about your work, be highly organised and have excellent interpersonal skills in working successfully with students, staff and the community.
Edney teachers are autonomous and empowered directors of learning, competent and confident in their knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies to engage students at their point of need and ensure continued progress and achievement.
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 Rebecca Coslani, Principal, on (08) 6216 4700 or emailing Rebecca.Coslani@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 four (4) 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) 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/TCH910949
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday,15 August 2024
