AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH887393
Appointment Pool
Igniting Minds, Strong Hearts, Inspire Greatness
Marri Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Suitable applicants should display their skills in working collaboratively within a team and focus on school wide programs and processes. You should also display how you support and cater for all students’ learning needs in the classroom so that they are successful with an emphasis on students with disabilities.
Suitable applicants should embrace our Positive Behaviour values of Safe, Perseverance, Accountable, Respect and Kind in all areas of the school and in their own professional conduct.
Marri Grove PS has a focus on ensuring a highly engaging learning environment through an emphasis on the Science of Teaching and Learning, the use of Explicit Instruction and purposeful play.
Marri Grove PS is situated south of Armadale along the Southwest Highway in Byford. The school currently has over 550 students, enrolled from Kindergarten through to Year 6. The school offers specialist programs in Science, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, and Indonesian along with different clubs for student engagement such as running club, band, percussion, and choir.
The positive culture at Marri Grove PS is based on the shared responsibility we have for our children and to provide them a high care, high performance learning environment as they are our future. This focus means that we embrace and seek; a deep level collaboration in year level teams including joint planning and programming and a focus on success for every child. We embrace evidence-based practice, and opportunities to engage parents and caregivers in their child’s learning journey.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
- 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.
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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 two (2) 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 Monday, 29 April 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
