AddressIndependent Public School - Goldfields Education Region
East Kalgoorlie Primary School
Teacher - Early Childhood Education
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Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH884876
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
East Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Teacher - Early Childhood Education.
Professional Benefits
Working at East Kalgoorlie PS provides you with the many professional and personal benefits of working for the Department of Education including:
- attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 a year
- locality allowance of $432 a 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
About the role
East Kalgoorlie PS is looking for exceptional teachers with the skills to teach Primary students in a diverse educational setting, meeting the needs of students within a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will provide an integrated and culturally responsive program to meet the needs of our predominantly Aboriginal student population.
The successful applicant will ideally have an understanding of Explicit Instruction. Knowledge of The Writing Revolution, Let's Decode & Spelling Mastery is highly regarded. However, training will be provided for those requiring it. The successful applicant will also ideally be flexible, energetic, and be able to work collaboratively within their phase. We are seeking teachers who have outstanding interpersonal skills with a natural ability to communicate effectively and build genuine relationships with parents, students, and staff members. The successful applicant would quickly establish a positive and welcoming classroom environment with high expectations, and a growth mindset, while building students' positive social and emotional skills.
The successful applicant will ideally possess exemplary teaching skills, be highly motivated and hold themselves accountable to delivering best practice. You should have the ability to work in an environment characterised by whole school approaches, low variance teaching, collaborative team structures and a strong commitment to professional growth. The successful applicant would be able to work collaboratively and participate in coaching, self-reflection and peer observation as part of the whole school improvement cycle.
An understanding of differentiation to meet the needs of all students is essential, as is the ability to use a variety of assessment tools to inform progress, enable constructive feedback and drive future planning
Our school
East Kalgoorlie PS is a family focused K-6 school located on the eastern fringe of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Our students are from all over the city, 94% of whom are Aboriginal. We have a strong emphasis on the early years of schooling with services for every student and are uniquely placed to offer a highly supportive and nurturing environment. East Kalgoorlie PS is on an improvement cycle that involves whole school approaches and also recognises the need for clear planning and assessment.
East Kalgoorlie Primary School is a Quality Teaching Strategies (QTS) lead school therefore supports other schools in various areas including, but not limited to, Science of Learning, Literacy, multi-tiered systems of support and Two-Way Science.
The location and community
Located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated 590 kilometres inland of Perth. The name Kalgoorlie is derived from the Wangai word Karlkurla, meaning "Place of the silky pears".
Kalgoorlie Boulder is Australia's largest Outback City with a population of more than 30,000 people. It is the largest urban centre in the Goldfields region and the fifth largest in Western Australia. You are guaranteed to uncover a wealth of treasures set against a backdrop of some of the world's best architecture. Here you'll find a modern and vibrant city.
For more information about Kalgoorlie visit kalgoorlietourism.com
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au 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 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 East Kalgoorlie Primary School can be found by visiting www.eastkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Sally Fowler, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalgoorlie, by telephoning (08) 9068 2400 or sally.fowler@education.wa.edu.au.
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