Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH884765

This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position with possible extension commencing Term 2, 2024

Lake Grace District High School (DHS) is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Education Teacher to join their regional school.

Professional Benefits

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

About the Role

The successful applicant will be expected to help create a school environment that is positive, safe, and instructionally focused whilst providing engaging classroom communities which are personalised to support the success of each and every learner. The applicant will ideally possess the skills required to build and then maintain productive relationships with all members of the school community.

Ideally applicants should be able to provide examples of outstanding pedagogy and knowledge of contemporary whole-school practices which are applicable to an Early Childhood classroom. Evidence of a commitment towards collaborative practices encompassing the whole teaching, learning and assessment cycle would benefit applications.

Our School

Lake Grace DHS is a proud independent public school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school has a strong emphasis on student success, with a vision to be both inspirational and aspirational for the students and community in which we serve. Behaviour is exemplary and academic standards are high. We are currently undergoing a significant school improvement process with an aim to become one of the state’s leading District High Schools. Our school has an experienced and dedicated staff committed to continually updating their skills and knowledge and is supported by a competent and hard-working support staff and leadership team.

The Location and Community

Located in the Great Southern Wheatbelt, Lake Grace DHS is set in a vibrant and progressive rural community. Lake Grace has many popular attractions, including historical museums, cultural story trails, public art displays, beautiful salt lakes, unusual rock formations and beautiful wildflower walks.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

• 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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Kerrianne Mills, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Lake Grace, by telephoning (08) 9865 45***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Kerrianne Mills on 0427 909 ***.

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 CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for three (3) 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 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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 Friday, 19 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.