Teacher - Primary - Music

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH883229

This is a permanent part-time (0.7FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024

Connolly Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly competent and enthusiastic Music teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are looking for a teacher who stimulates imaginative and innovative responses and encourages students to develop their creativity through The Arts. The successful candidate will ideally support students to reach their creative and expressive potential. As a music teacher at Connolly Primary School, you should bring innovative and creative flare to our existing Music program while embracing whole school pedagogy. With a positive and enthusiastic approach, you should engage students to learn and develop within the music field. Experience with a musical instrument (of choice) and experience with school productions and performances is highly desirable. With excellent interpersonal skills you should possess the capability to collaborate with school staff and members of the wider community.

A dedicated and enthusiastic approach to teaching the Music curriculum and participating in the school’s extra-curricular activities, including school choir and band is key to this role.

We are looking for a dedicated Music teacher who is child focused and has high expectations of student achievement and teacher efficacy. The ability to collaborate will be highly regarded, as will the capacity to form professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.

Connolly PS is an Independent Public School, established in 1991 and located approximately 25 kilometres north of Perth, close to the Joondalup Golf Course. The school provides educational services to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with an enrolment of approximately 400 students. We have an experienced and dedicated staff who work together with parents to provide learning programs that reflect the individual needs of students. We provide a stimulating and caring environment which enables our students to develop to their potential.

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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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 Friday, 15 March 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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