Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH904134
Appointment Pool
Mount Hawthorn Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the remainder of the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements from the start of Term 4, 2024, up to the end of Term 4, 2025.
Suitable applicants will embrace our improvement agenda and strategic direction to implement whole school evidence-based teaching practices. They will have the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as a willingness to continuously grow their pedagogical skills. Demonstrated experience with the science of learning, explicit teaching strategies, TAPPLE, engagement norms, and daily review will be highly regarded. The school will continue to partner with Shaping Minds in 2025 to deliver high quality professional learning for teachers.
Mount Hawthorn PS opened in 1906 and is situated on Whadjuk Noongar boodja. The school caters for 960 students in Kindergarten to Year 6 with four to six classes per year level, and offers exceptional opportunities for students in science, music, sport, Aboriginal culture, and visual art. Our dedicated and professional teachers maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services to enable our students to thrive.
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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Mount Hawthorn Primary School, including recent annual reports and Public School Review report, can be found by visiting mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Leon Wilson, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9338 0550 or emailing Leon.Wilson@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays please call Leon on 0438 227 708.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2)work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 1 August 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.