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.

Coogee Primary School (PS) is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning.

We seek to enhance our understanding of and commitment to the needs and aspirations of our students, their families and the broader community whilst building and maintaining positive and caring relationships.

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

The Role

There is a strong collegial culture of mutual trust amongst staff and parents are treated as partners in the promotion of student learning and wellbeing. The school works to maintain a learning environment that is safe, respectful, tolerant, inclusive and that promotes intellectual rigour.

Our school motto is ‘Knowledge is Wealth’ and our vision is to be a school dedicated to providing a high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, and that inspires a life-long love of learning, empowering students to become valuable contributors to the world around them.

Through this shared vision we seek to engage students in a learning environment that builds upon existing skills and knowledge and motivates them to pursue goals and achieve their personal best. 

Staff members at our school should model the school values of kindness, respect, courage, honesty, responsibility, and excellence.

We have adopted seven key practice principles that govern what we do as a high performing school. Suitable applicants will ideally be able to display the following practices:

• High expectations for every student promotes intellectual, behavioural and social and emotional engagement.
• A supportive and productive learning environment promotes inclusion and collaboration.
• Differentiated and engaging teaching that follows a structured, rigorous approach including quality feedback improves student outcomes.
• Knowledge of content allows for purposeful and engaging learning experiences.
• Evidence-based strategies drive professional practice improvement.
• Partnerships with families, communities and agencies support the educational engagement of every student.
• Active partnerships promote and support student and staff wellbeing.

The ability to use differentiated and engaging teaching that follows a structured, rigorous approach including quality feedback improves student outcomes is highly desirable.  Suitable applicants should use evidence-based strategies to drive professional practice improvement.  They will ideally form partnerships with families, communities and agencies support the educational engagement of every student. This active partnership between teachers, parents and the community promotes and supports student and staff wellbeing.

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 Paul Burke, Principal, on (08) 6595 4900 or emailing Paul.Burke@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

• 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 five (5) 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/TCH919251

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 September 2024