We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary 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.
Merriwa Primary School is an outstanding Level 5 inclusive school that has been rated as exemplary by the Public School Reviewers, 2022.
We are an Independent Public School, situated in a low socio-economic area. The current student population is approximately 360 students with a significant cohort of Aboriginal students and students with an EAL/D background. We have formed a collaborative partnership with the Education Support Centre (ESC) that is hosted on our site and have developed a shared ethos, a strong sense of inclusivity and a shared school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting merriwaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should possess excellent interpersonal skills, and should be able to display highly proficient, evidence-based teaching and learning capabilities. You should be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills, the ability to implement poverty and trauma informed practice and an understanding of the context of this school. You should have the skills to form positive relationships that engage and motivate students to achieve their academic, social and emotional goals and collaborate with your colleagues to achieve this.
As a teacher at our school, you should have a passion for explicit, visible teaching and learning; highly developed organisation skills; flexibility; a commitment to implementing whole school programmes; collaborative team skills; and demonstrated self- improvement through peer coaching and data analysis.
Personal growth is a critical element for professional success in our culture, and the suitable applicants should be committed to ongoing professional development to ensure adherence to school priorities and whole school programmes. Knowledge and experience in teaching students with learning difficulties and disabilities, Aboriginal Education, students from trauma and poverty, Direct Instruction reading and spelling, Letters and Sounds, Positive Behaviour in Schools, Talk for Writing, Brightpath, MindUp, Literacy Pro and Origo Stepping Stones Maths would be an advantage.
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 Sue Waterhouse, Principal on (08) 6206 2340 or Sue.Waterhouse@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Sue Waterhouse on 0401 696 093.
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 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/TCH919402
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
