AddressPenrhos College is a Uniting Church day and boarding school for girls, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
Our vision is to revolutionise girls’ education so that we can all live a future without boundaries.
Our purpose – limitless
As a member of our staff, you will be a part of that vision through our commitments: no ceilings; make your own adventure; find the fun and be a force for good. You will play a significant role in a team dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, respectful, and positive environment that is essential for positive student and staff wellbeing.
At Penrhos College – Courage Starts Here.
As a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Penrhos Junior School is currently entering an exciting new phase. Following a period of successful strategic growth we are thrilled to announce serval opportunities for caring and innovative teachers to join our established team.
We are therefore seeking expressions of interest for Junior School and Early Learning Years teachers to commence in Term 1 2025.
We are looking for experienced educators with passion, drive and a positive mindset. As a teacher at Penrhos, you will play a significant role in planning, delivering and reflecting on the learning experiences in your classroom, whilst honouring student agency and fostering a love of learning. All members of our school community are encouraged to find the fun in each day – together, we celebrate the joy of curiosity, exploration and discovery in building learning adventures for life.
The successful applicants will have:- A Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Masters in Education, or Post Graduate Diploma of Education
- Current Teacher Registration Board of WA Membership including a Working with Children card (WWC)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy
- Commitment to the safeguarding of students and providing a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment.
The following essential criteria must be addressed with evidence in your cover letter:
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching within the Early Years and/or Primary years
- Excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and/or the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- An understanding of current and future trends in curriculum development and an inquiry pedagogy
- Ability to integrate Information Technology skills into the curriculum as a tool for learning
- Ability to maintain and develop professional and positive parent relationships
- Commitment to the College’s Core shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy
- Ability to reflect on your own professional performance and work collaboratively in a team
- A commitment to the safeguarding of students and the promotion of student welfare.
- Competitive salary package – depending on skills and experience
- Staff discount on tuition fees after successful completion of probationary period
- Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities
- Free parking
- Salary packaging
- Boarders long weekend in Terms 1, 2 and 3
Applications close: 8 am Friday 5 July.
For further details, please view the position statement.
How to Apply:Your application must include:
- Cover letter: Please submit a cover letter; stating why you are applying for the position and providing your contact details. Please address the essential criteria listed on the Position Statement and outline your suitability for the role. (Maximum 3 pages).
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the key achievements and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.
- Submission of application: When submitting your application please combine your cover letter and resume into one document to upload.
Please send through your application in one document to ************@penrhos.wa.edu.au.
Applications close: 8 am Friday 5 July.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.
Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
