Teacher - K

Queens Park Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K - 6) Primary 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 4, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2024.
Highly motivated and reflective teachers who seek new opportunities and professional growth are encouraged to apply to join an ever-growing learning community at Queens Park PS.
Suitable applicants will ideally be highly collaborative, focusing on implementing evidence-based practices, specifically in how learners learn during the early development of information in the Oral Language Development Phase. They should be passionate educators with high expectations and committed to making a difference in the lives of all young people. Applicants with good interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents and colleagues and achieve excellent learning outcomes are highly desirable.
Queens Park PS has a diverse student population, 78% speaking English as a Second Language (ESL). Suitable applicants would preferably have previous experience teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D), as many students at Queens Park PS are stage 1 EALD with no previous English expertise. Applicants with experience engaging with students with Special Needs are encouraged to apply.
Suitable applicants should possess strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and genuinely plan for and integrate Information Communication Technology (ICT) throughout the curriculum.
Suitable applicants may be expected to work in an environment committed to whole-school approaches, self-reflection and ongoing self-improvement. Suitable applicants would work alongside Early Childhood Educators and Primary colleagues in collaborative teams to continuously improve student outcomes, develop strong positive relationships with students and their parents, and maintain high expectations for all students.
Queens Park PS has a strong embedded pastoral care culture where staff provide empathy, care and support to colleagues, students and families. The school strongly focuses on ESL in the Mainstream, PATHS and Behaviour Management.
To assist in your written application, please read the School Business Plan on our website for more information on the context of our school. Please ensure that when writing your application, you address the criteria and the Australian Teacher Standards in the Queens Park Primary School context.
Queens Park PS is an Independent Public School with a population of approximately 340 Kindergarten to Year 6 students from diverse backgrounds. Centrally located between Welshpool Road and the Armadale Rail Line and approximately ten kilometres from the CBD, Queens Park PS was established in 1905 in a nearby community hall. It was relocated to its present site in 1906.
The staff are dedicated, compassionate professionals with a balance of recent graduates and experienced teachers. Teaching Staff and Allied Professionals are committed to providing high-quality educational programs relevant to all student's individual learning needs through curriculum differentiation, with high-level experience and knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and whole school programs.
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 ):

• 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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For further job related information:
Please contact Julie Herbert, Principal by telephoning (08) 9278 3750 or emailing
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

, in context of the role and business needs of the school * A CV of up to five (5) 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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 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

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, 15 February 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.