Teacher - Primary

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH886744

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024

Pingelly Primary School (PS) are seeking a passionate, hardworking Primary Teacher to join their regional school.

About the position

At Pingelly PS our mantra is STRIVE and we have high expectations of our staff, high expectations of our students and high expectations of our community. We believe that collaboration is the key to maximising student outcomes, so we value applicants who are willing to buy into our ‘Working in Teams’ approach. At Pingelly PS, all staff learn together, plan together, teach together and understand the importance of using data to drive decision-making processes. It is important to us that all staff and students have a sense of belonging in our school and this is nurtured through a positive school culture and calm, orderly and predictable learning environments.

The successful applicant should pursue excellence in teaching and learning and have a willingness to support the implementation of whole school approaches. Our instructional model has explicit teaching at its core and encompasses evidence based whole school approaches in the teaching of synthetic phonics, comprehension, mathematics, and writing across the entire school.

The successful applicant will be innovative and systematic in their approach, using high impact teaching strategies and targeted differentiation (Tier 2 interventions) in literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional learning areas. Experience with the following whole school programs is favourable but not essential - InitiaLit,, Seven Steps to Writing Success, Berry Street and Zones of Regulation.

About the school

Pingelly PS is located 160 kilometres south-east of Perth. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are drawn from the rural community and from the town itself. Thirty percent of the school's students are Aboriginal. Student numbers may increase as families are drawn to Pingelly 'lifestyle' opportunities and the nearby mining venture in Boddington.

Stable experienced staff are committed to a 'Working in Teams' approach to deliver an inclusive and balanced curriculum which addresses the diverse needs of our students. A comprehensive pastoral care system supported by the Grass Roots Foundation is embedded in the operations of the school. Various extension programs are offered to our students in Photography in connection to Desert Light Foundation, Writing and Mathematics. The school has strong collaborative partnerships with parents and the wider community.

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.

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Joanne Newhouse, Principal,  for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Pingelly, by telephoning (08) 9887 20***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au   

During the school holiday period, please contact Gemma Calligaro, Deputy Principal on 0421 155 ***

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 Monday, 8 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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