AddressIndependent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Flinders Park Primary School
Teacher - Primary - Arts
00009795
Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH881635
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Flinders Park Primary School (PS) is seeking a passionate, motivated and skilled Primary - Arts Teacher to join our friendly team.
About the role
The successful applicant would be a skilled practitioner in the field of visual arts - ably managing the complexities of a specialist role through consistent, predictable routines within a dynamic and inquisitive curriculum delivery model. It is an expectation that our Primary - Arts specialist works with classroom teachers and other members of our team to build relationships with students, meeting the unique needs of each individual in their learning. It is expected that the Primary-Arts specialist works to successfully have student work included in community arts opportunities, such as the Southern Arts Trail.
The successful applicant will ideally be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who is committed to integrating literacy and numeracy outcomes within the Visual Arts program. It is highly regarded that applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
We are ideally seeking applicants who are innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. Applicants should ideally possess a strong capacity to plan engaging programs that cater for the educational needs of all students, using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. Applicants should also be able to display an understanding of the health and safety requirements needed when planning visual arts lessons. The successful applicant should be committed to ongoing professional growth and development and effective collaboration with colleagues based on data analysis and effective pedagogy.
About the school
Flinders Park PS is located in the City of Albany, 400 kilometres south of Perth. The school opened in 1978 and caters for student from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school's local intake area is extensive; covering approximately 150 KM. The school presents as a vibrant learning place, set amongst well-presented grounds and maintained buildings. The school community is active and valued within the school. The school has high expectations for student behaviour and developing harmonious relationships and values implicit in the 'Flinders Student' ethos.
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.
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 Flinders Park Primary School can be found by visiting flindersparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Julie Simpfendorfer, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Albany, by telephoning (08) 9892 5200 or emailing julie.simpfendorfer@education.wa.edu.au
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