Department of Education - Teacher

Suitable applicants from the previous process IPS /TCH855866 need not apply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Winthrop Primary School (PS) is committed to providing an inclusive, stimulating and innovative learning environment in which all students are supported to strive for excellence and to achieve their potential. We embrace a culture of ongoing improvement and look forward to our student's future successes in an environment where children 'learn and grow together'.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly effective school that has a well-deserved reputation.

Vacancies may become available in:

Early Childhood Education
Primary
Physical Education

Applicants are requested to clearly indicate their year level/specialist preference (Early Childhood, Middle or Upper or Physical Education) and their availability for full-time or part-time employment with their application.

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

The Ideal Teacher

Suitable applicates will ideally be outstanding classroom practitioners who can continue and enhance current school practices. As new staff members you should implement school-wide practices such as Cracking the Code, Letters and Sounds, Positive Behaviour Support, Talk for Reading, Quality Teaching Strategy and explicit teaching. Knowledge and experience implementing daily reviews within a Literacy and Numeracy Block is highly desirable. An ability to rigorously analyse student performance data, continually monitor the impact your teaching is having on student learning outcomes and provide a differentiated curriculum will be favourably considered. Physical Education applicants with a knowledge of KIDDO would be highly desirable.

Suitable applicants should be enthusiastic and highly motivated as well as possessing exemplary teaching skills. You will ideally be able to work in an environment characterised by whole school connected practice, possess well developed interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to professional growth and collaborative team structures.

The ability to establish strong, positive and productive relationships with students, peers and the wider school community will be well regarded. Working collaboratively with staff members, in order to implement whole school approaches within the school’s business and operational plans is also highly desirable.

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 Simon Dufall, Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 9312 4950 or emailing simon.dufall@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 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/TCH907184

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 09 August 2024