Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH892450

This is a four (4) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension (12 months)

Are you a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Education Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?

Scaddan Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Education Teacher to join their high-quality regional school.

This is a great opportunity for any Early Childhood Education Teacher that wants to be involved in a school that has high expectations of student behaviour, has a beautiful learning environment that instils a sense of ownership from students, and motivates to see the best outcomes achieved for all students.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 per year
• Locality allowance of $1,012 per year
• 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 GROH accommodation available
• Free relocation

The Ideal Teacher

The successful applicant will ideally possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using a thorough knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum. You should be committed to improving the literacy and numeracy outcomes of every child, every day, though our whole school approaches to explicit teaching, and instructional strategies. Experience in teaching the specialist areas of Physical Education and Digital Technologies is ideal.

The successful applicant will ideally be highly reflective in teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation. You should promote a school culture focused on continuous reflection, feedback, and improvement. You will work in teams to collaborate, moderate, and develop programs of work that meet individual student needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external networks to establish strong community partnerships are highly regarded. You should have a growth mindset, team focus, strong interpersonal skills and be a lifelong learner.

Our School

Scaddan PS is a Level 3 primary school, catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. It has a caring and positive environment. High quality explicit teaching enables our children to become 21st century problem solvers who actively contribute to the local and global community. We nurture pride, excellence, and respect to grow independent and confident children who value themselves and others. We are a unique and proud community built on positive relationships. We hold high standards of our staff and students.

Scaddan PS is situated 50 km from Esperance on the Coolgardie-Esperance Highway in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The student population is drawn from the Scaddan and Grass Patch farming communities. Students come from surrounding farms and travel some distance on one of two buses servicing the school.

The Location and Community

Scaddan is a small rural town in Western Australia located 783 kilometres east of Perth. It is known for beautiful natural attractions and wildflowers.

For more information about Scaddan visit Scaddan – Australia’s Guide.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ***************@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5***.

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 Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):

• 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.

Further information about Scaddan Primary School can be found by visiting www.scaddanps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Lynley Neill, Principal, Scaddan Primary School for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Scaddan, by telephoning (08) 9075 51***or ************@education.wa.edu.au.

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 Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees (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;
• meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
• 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, 31 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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