Teacher - K-6

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH895913

Appointment Pool

Treendale Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of 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 will ideally display high levels of interpersonal skills, be reflective about their practices and collaborate effectively with fellow teachers. It is highly desirable that the suitable applicants are prepared to contribute to reflecting on and reviewing whole school approaches, as well as interpreting and responding to data to support the progress and growth of all students. Suitable applicants should also ideally possess strong classroom management and organisational skills, along with the ability to integrate technologies into the teaching and learning program.

Knowledge and experience with specific programs including Talk for Writing, Promoting Literacy Development (PLD), Stepping Stones Math, Letters and Sounds and PBS is valuable as well as using iPads in the classroom.

Suitable applicants will ideally exhibit high motivation, along with critical and creative thinking abilities. Effective communication skills and the capacity to foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, and the broader school community are also sought. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate proficiency in creating a welcoming classroom atmosphere conducive to nurturing students' positive social and emotional development.

Applicants are asked to identify preferred teaching area as either, Early Childhood, Primary or either.

Treendale Primary School, which opened in 2014, is a thriving and innovative school that caters for the individual needs of our students in a friendly, safe and exciting learning environment. As a BYO iPad school, we harness technology as a teaching tool to offer diverse learning pathways for all students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in our tech-savvy world.

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.

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 Treendale Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Micaley Ross, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Australind, by telephoning (08) 9797 51***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au   

During the school holiday period, please contact Micaley Ross on 0409 689 ***.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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 Tuesday, 16 July 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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