AddressAppointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH901275
Are you a reflective and relational educator committed to adopting culturally responsive and evidence-based learning approaches?
We are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements withing the 2025 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2025.
We are seeking teachers with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills who can build effective relationships and promote strong partnerships to ensure positive outcomes for students. With relationships central to the work we do, teachers at Brabham East Primary School (PS) (planning name) will work together to engage all children, families and stakeholders when building a community of learners.
About the role
With a vision to create a culturally responsive community of lifelong learners and a strong feedback culture, we invite you to apply to become part of an inclusive school community. As a member of the Brabham East PS (planning name) team, you will join a positive, professional culture, underpinned by high expectations for all. We seek staff who bring a strength- based approach and who prioritise building productive relationships with students, families, and the broader community. The personal qualities that you bring to this role are crucial including a commitment to: team before self; solutions focussed problem solving; fostering a growth mindset; engaging in regular reflective practice and; acting on feedback.
Educators at Brabham East PS (planning name) will embrace a culturally inclusive curriculum that reflects the cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity of our school community. They will receive ongoing training and support to ensure a continued focus on culturally inclusive practices. A collaborative team approach will ensure inclusion, student voice and targeted intervention.
In partnership with families, our goal is for all students to make year on year growth. We will provide innovative and engaging learning experiences and a broad curriculum, which promote individual excellence and develop social and civic responsibility. We aim to support the social, emotional and academic growth of each student through: targeted teaching,evidence-based practices, supportive learning environments and a strong pastoral care approach. Classrooms at Brabham East PS (planning name) will be appealing and welcoming, promoting a culturally safe and positive classroom tone. Clear instructional routines and structures will be established, ensuring every student feels safe, secure, and supported.
High performing learning communities consistently use evidence-based teaching and learning practices that prioritise the reflective use of data and embedded differentiation to support all students. Teachers at Brabham East PS (planning name) should promote successful engagement by adopting high impact teaching strategies, using ongoing formative assessment to provide feedback to students, measure student progress, differentiate teaching and plan next steps in learning.
Suitable applicants will ideally be committed to reflective teaching practices through active participation in a culture of professional growth. This will include ongoing opportunities for coaching, classroom observation and feedback as well as teachers who are committed to their own professional learning to ensure they maintain and build on contemporary, evidence-based approaches. With a strong belief that together we can make a difference to each child, teachers participate in whole school, phase of learning and curriculum teams to develop and commit to a whole school approach to teaching and learning. Our educators should be committed to continuous self-improvement and building their leadership skills both within and beyond the classroom.
Teachers within our Early Childhood Education phase of learning will promote the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. They recognise that children need opportunities to interact and build trusting relationships and engage families in each child’s learning journey. Programs should include planned, purposeful play, balanced with the explicit teaching of essential foundation skills and concepts.
About the school
Brabham East PS (planning name) is situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjhar and opens for Kindy to Year 6 students in 2025. The school is projected to open with 250 students and will cater for 540 students. The build includes state of the art facilities including a welcoming administration and innovative early childhood learning environments. To maximise green and play spaces the build will include two double storey general teaching blocks. In addition, the students will have access to modern, state-of the art specialist learning areas to cater for: physical education, visual arts, performing arts, science and technology. In addition, there will be well resourced shared spaces including: a library, covered assembly area, oval and hard courts. Brabham East PS (planning name) is located 26 kilometres from the centre of Perth in the growing suburb of Brabham, near the Caversham area, surrounded by rapidly developing housing estates with many young families. Our school community includes families of different backgrounds and cultures, many from overseas where English is not the first language or dialect spoken at home.
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.
We are holding an in person prospective staff information session on Thursday, 20th June 2024, which will be an opportunity to meet our leadership team, gain an understanding of our vision and learn about our community. You can register for the event here: Event Register
An online prospective staff session will be held for remote/ regional or interstate teachers on Monday, 17 June 2024. You can register for the event here: Event Register
- 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 Brabham East Primary School (planning name) can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job related information:
During the school holiday period, please contact Anika on 0416 263 ***
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 Tuesday, 16 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
