Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH896324

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Kalgoorlie School Of The Air (SOTA) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Early Childhood Education Teacher to join their friendly school.

Professional Benefits

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

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• Locality allowance of $432 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 accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

About the Role

As a teacher at our school, you will work collaboratively with others to help create and maintain an engaging and stimulating learning environment for students to enjoy and will be able to help inspire them to develop a passion for learning.

The Ideal Teacher

The successful applicant will ideally be able to create an effective, engaging, and inclusive learning environment based on high expectations. They will have an understanding of appropriate assessments and be able to use data to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching programs, set targets and plan for differentiated learning opportunities for all students in their class aligned strongly to the Western Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework. This role will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship-focused, and passionate about creating exciting learning experiences to engage students. We ideally require a teacher who values relationships with students and the community, someone who can work effectively with all our stakeholders to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. A sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, WebEx, Heggerty and Letters and Sounds is ideal but is not essential.

This role will include planning with consideration given to with the following:

• Whole school approaches and policies;
• Development of student programmes and online lessons;
• Regular feedback to parents and home tutors regarding student achievements;
• Home visits to students with overnight stays as required;
• School camps with overnight stays as required;

Our School

Kalgoorlie SOTA is the largest primary school in Western Australia by area, covering over 750 000 square kilometres catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Most of our students are geographically isolated, living in remote locations. The school is very well resourced and located in Boulder in a charming building that is over 110 years old with well-maintained grounds and student playgrounds.

Our relatively low student numbers allow our team of educator’s opportunities to individualise the curriculum to meet the students' needs. Kalgoorlie SOTA works in close partnership with the School Council, the Parents and Citizens Association and the larger school community.

The Location and Community

Located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated 590 kilometres inland of Perth. Kalgoorlie Boulder is a modern, vibrant city; the largest Outback City in Australia, with a population of more than 30,000 people. It is also the largest urban centre in the Goldfields region and the fifth largest in Western Australia, with a wealth of treasures set against a backdrop of some of the world's best architecture.

For more information about Kalgoorlie visit www.kalgoorlietourism.com.

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 Kalgoorlie School Of The Air can be found by visiting www.kalsota.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 Eloise Jansen van Vuuren, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalgoorlie, by telephoning (08) 9092 40***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 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 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 Thursday, 6 June 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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