Teacher - Languages - French

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH876797

This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency

Rosalie Primary School (PS) is seeking a dynamic, student-centred French Specialist Teacher to join their team.

The successful applicant should be a highly skilled and motivated educator, who can display their commitment to placing student outcomes first and foremost. We are looking for a dedicated teacher who is child focused and has high expectations of student achievement and teacher efficacy. The ability to collaborate will be highly regarded, as will the capacity to form professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. Therefore, applicants with excellent interpersonal and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant should be committed to Rosalie PS whole school approaches, initiatives, and our improvement agenda. A strong understanding of evidence-based teaching practices, such as explicit teaching pedagogies, high impact teaching strategies, and the science of learning should be a part of the successful applicant’s teaching repertoire. The ability to develop high quality language learning programs that effectively differentiate learning to support and extend students’ needs is highly regarded, as is the ability to provide timely and effective student feedback. We are looking for a teacher who is self-reflective and continually monitors the impact of teaching and learning in the classroom to ensure all students flourish. As a school, students are at the heart of all that we do, with mutually respectful relationships central to our approach. We maintain high expectations for all and believe that while success might look different for each individual, everyone can be successful in learning and life.

The Rosalie PS motto is ‘proud traditions-shaping futures’ which captures the 116-year history of the school. Rosalie PS is a high performing Independent Public School that prides itself on providing a safe, caring, supportive environment, which maximises the use of highly motivated, enthusiastic, and engaged staff, parents, and community members. Quality partnerships, demonstrated through positive relationships with a proactive community and parent body form the basis of our collective drive and vision as a school of excellence. A positive culture is the foundation of our school and actively fostered.

Staff members at Rosalie PS model the school values of be your best, be kind, be respectful and be responsible. The successful applicant will ideally be open to change and show a willingness to implement new and creative initiatives. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and a commitment to contributing to and growing a positive school culture that is student centred and supports social, emotional, behavioural, and academic needs, will be highly regarded.

This role will see the successful applicant working closely with our current part-time French teacher.

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. 

• 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

During the school holiday period, please contact Michelle Nash on 0403 029 ***

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 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 Thursday, 15 February 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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