AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH898124
Appointment Pool
Bertram Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Middle – Upper - Years 3-6 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 3, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2025.
Suitable applicants will be responsible for implementing strategies to improve student behaviour and promote a positive school culture. They will plan and deliver engaging and effective learning experiences for students and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the high-quality delivery of the curriculum, guided by the Whole School Pedagogical Framework. As an Apple Distinguished School with a BYOD iPad program, our staff are expected to plan, share, and implement programs using technology, particularly iPads. Experience and knowledge of ICT and iPads in a learning environment is highly desirable.
Our school values educators who are passionate about teaching and committed to student success. Applicants should be organised and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to manage students with disabilities and challenging behaviours in a positive and inclusive classroom environment is also desirable.
We promote the behaviours outlined by our Positive Behaviour Support matrix: Friendly, Resilient, Respectful, Engaged, and Everyone’s Responsible (FRREE). Using restorative practices, our teachers create a positive school culture where these behaviours are emphasised and reinforced. Our staff are dedicated, show resilience, and possess high levels of interpersonal and reflective skills, which they share and demonstrate in various contexts.
At Bertram PS, we value the continual growth of our teachers through classroom observation, feedback, and ongoing professional learning. A strong culture of collaboration is entrenched across the school, with common year level DOTT. Our staff mentor pre-service teachers and openly share their successes and challenges. We offer a range of leadership opportunities and support for innovation.
Bertram PS is an Independent Public School located in the Bertram housing subdivision south of Perth. Bertram is a local intake school. Bertram PS has strong community and partnership links with The Smith Family, Murdoch University and the City of Kwinana. These relationships are devoted to improving the programs and resources available at the school.
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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During the school holiday period, please contact Catherine Stott on 0410 614 ***.
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 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;
- 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, 18 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
