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Form of work
SalaryBolgart Primary School (PS) are seeking a passionate, hardworking Early Childhood Teacher (K-2) to join their regional school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:
- 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
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies.
It is highly regarded that the successful applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. Applicants should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. Knowledge and understanding of The Zones of Regulation and Positive Behaviours in Schools (PBS) would be highly regarded.
Previous experience in teaching in a Multi-Aged classroom would be advantageous, and applicants should outline how they effectively plan, teach and assess in such classrooms.
We are seeking an applicant who is innovative and possesses high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They should ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.
Our school
Bolgart Primary School is located in a small community in the wheatbelt region of Western Australia, located an hour and fifteen minutes north-east of Perth. At our school, we seek to ensure that our students develop values in the following areas;
- Pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to the achievement of their full potential
- Self-acceptance and respect of self-respect and concern for others and their rights
- Social and civic responsibility and environmental responsibility.
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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.
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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
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.
Further information about Bolgart Primary School can be found by visiting
Appointed applicants may be eligible for
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Sharyn Edgar, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Bolgart, by telephoning (08) 9627 5300 or emailing
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 three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 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;
- meet the Department of Education
- 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.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 21 February 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
