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SalaryNarrogin Primary School (PS) is seeking two (2) passionate, hardworking Primary Teachers to join their regional school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:
- Country Teaching Program (CTP) Allowance of $8,020
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Narrogin PS Staff are committed to continual reflection on their own professional knowledge, practice and level of engagement, following rigorous planning and assessment cycles. There is a culture of analysis in which staff routinely diagnose the impact of their teaching to drive whole school planning and monitor student achievement and progress.
Applicants should have the empathy to demonstrate strong cultural responsiveness and be committed to develop positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
Successful applicants should display the use of exemplary instructional practices that engage students and result in high levels of achievement, engagement and progress. Teachers that can differentiate the curriculum through researched and evidenced based practice, lesson design, instructional strategies and flexible lesson delivery will be considered advantageous.
The capacity to work as an active and effective member of a collaborative team, by sharing experiences and resources, responding to feedback, displaying an ongoing commitment to professional development, including peer and classroom observations will form an important aspect of this role.
Applicants who wish to teach in the early years (Kindergarten to Year 2) should support an approach of intentional teaching and purposeful play-based learning to achieve specific outcomes for individual students. Strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum Outline, Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, embedded in the learning environment would be ideal.
Teachers who have knowledge and expertise in key whole school approaches will be viewed favourably. These include: high impact teaching strategies, Heggerty, MulitLit suite, including InitiaLit, Spelling Mastery, Stepping Stones Mathematics and Brightpath.
Our school
Narrogin PS in partnership with our school community, are committed to supporting our students from Kindergarten to Year 6 to achieve their full potential. Our school motto, 'In the Pursuit of Excellence', reflects the belief that every child can be successful. We take a personal approach to prepare children to be life-long learners and active citizens in the wider community. We implement a curriculum that caters for the social, emotional, physical, academic, cultural and creative needs of individuals in a safe and supportive learning environment, by providing programs that are underpinned by evidence.
Narrogin Primary School is located within the Wheatbelt South regional centre of Gnarojin, Narrogin, on Wilman Boodjar, boasting a population of 5,000 people.
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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 ):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
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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You are encouraged to contact Eloisa Goss, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Narrogin, by telephoning (08) 9882 1700 or emailing
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 three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the
- 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.
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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 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;
- meet the Department of Education
- 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.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 15 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
