We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Primary 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.

Do you have a focus on developing the whole-child?

Are you able to create and deliver well-structured lessons?

If so, please read below

Yarralinka Primary School (PS) is located in the growing community of Southern River. Our school has state-of-the art facilities, with every classroom having current technologies.

As our school prioritises student wellbeing, suitable applicants will ideally have demonstrated a capacity to implement effective social-emotional learning approaches to enable students to manage and regulate their emotions and behaviour. They will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills as a valued member of our team. Teachers who are committed to building professional capacity through continuous learning and engaging in initiatives that support improved teaching practice will be highly desirable. A desire to seek roles and responsibilities beyond your classroom, and a willingness to take on extra-curricular activities to enhance learning opportunities for students, will be highly valued. Teachers who have additional expertise, skills and knowledge that can add value to the development of whole school programs are encouraged to apply.

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

The Role

Teaching in a recently established and growing public primary school presents unique challenges that require a particular skill set and outlook. Of utmost importance are the personal qualities teachers will bring to the role. Suitable applicants will ideally value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. In addition, having excellent interpersonal skill with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of humour is encouraged. Exhibiting a ‘can do’ attitude is preferable, with the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students.

We are looking for dynamic, highly skilled educators committed to maximising their impact on student learning who actively engage in self-reflection. Teaches should have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn at high levels and pursue excellence in your teaching. Teachers who are committed to implementing agreed whole school approaches within a plan-teach-assess cycle are encouraged to apply. Teachers with expertise in high-impact, evidence-based strategies, such as explicit direct instruction, synthetic phonics, Talk 4 Writing, and a problem-solving approach to mathematics, are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will support the development and implementation of the vision, values, culture, and strategic direction of our school, as outlined on our website. Working at Yarralinka PS requires applicants to be able to collaborate with colleagues, both formally and informally, in line with our school practices and processes. Teachers who create an engaging, challenging learning environment to cater for the range of students’ needs, resulting in every student making at least a year’s progress for a year’s teaching, will be highly regarded. Staff at our school commit to engaging in collaborative planning for whole school development, planning, data analysis, and professional learning.

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 Chris Burgess, Principal on (08) 9391 4340 or christopher.burgess2@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 four (4) 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/TCH910325

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday 16 August 2024