Teacher - Primary

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH892765

Appointment Pool

Swan View Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of 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 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 should have experience and knowledge of trauma informed practice and strong behaviour management skills. Suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated, energetic, team-focussed, and student-centred people who promote, build, and maintain professional relationships. They should display excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Our school has a very positive culture in the manner it supports staff and students. We utilise a team orientated approach to provide positive outcomes.

The capacity to work as an active and effective member of a collaborative team by sharing experiences and resources is highly desirable. Responding to feedback and displaying an ongoing commitment to professional development, coaching, and being able to work collaboratively to promote student learning and wellbeing is a high priority. We have a high population of Aboriginal students, so experience with catering for Aboriginal contexts and English as an Additional Language or Dialect students is desirable.

Suitable applicants should be passionate, motivated, and committed individuals with a passion for improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches and instructional strategies.

Suitable applicants should be committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. They will ideally have a thorough understanding of positive classroom management and work with students and families to teach and model expected behaviours. Suitable applicants should possess a strong capacity to plan differentiated and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. Knowledge of Letters and Sounds is also desirable.

Swan View PS is a picturesque school with a long standing positive reputation in the Swan View community. Many generations of families have attended the school. Our motto is ‘Thinking of Others’ and catering for the social and emotional wellbeing of our students is a priority. We offer a range of extra programs within the school such as Sunflower Club, Children’s University (through ECU), Helping Minds, and Drumbeat. We have strong values as a school which we are embedding into our everyday classroom practice

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 Swan View Primary School can be found by visiting swanview.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications

For further job related information:

Please contact Jemima Tomlinson, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9257 04***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

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 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 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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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; 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 Friday, 17 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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