Teacher - Primary - Physical Education

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH888011

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing ASAP.

Australind Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Physical Education Teacher to join their team!

About the role

We are seeking a teacher who is committed to delivering a caring, supportive, and safe school environment in which all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are seeking an energetic teacher who can work independently and coordinate school sporting events with the ability to build effective relationships with students and staff.

The successful applicant would have the ability to quickly establish a positive and welcoming classroom environment with high expectations, a growth mindset, and a focus on building students' positive social and emotional skills. They will be highly motivated, hold themselves accountable to delivering best practice, and have the ability to work in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a strong commitment to professional growth.

Additionally, the successful applicant will ideally have exemplary teaching skills, take advantage of high-impact teaching strategies, and have proven experience in the planning and delivery of Physical Education and Health curriculum to PP - Year 6 students. You will have a deep understanding of how to differentiate to meet the needs of all students and be able to use a variety of assessment tools to inform progress, enable constructive feedback, and drive future planning at a classroom level.

Our school

Australind PS has a proud 35-year history, and now caters for approximately 160 Kindy to Year 6 students. We enjoy strong links with other local schools, including Australind Senior High School adjacent to our property. This creates unique opportunities for our students and enhances the quality of our programs. We have specialist staff in art, Physical Education, and information technology. In addition, selected students in Year 5 and 6 are able to access instrumental music on site.

As an Independent Public School, we enjoy flexibilities which enable us to make the best decisions to suit our students. We have a strong School Board, a proactive Parent and Citizen's group and a great many volunteers through programs such as the School Volunteer Program, Kids Hope Australia and Hands Up for Kids. Our school chaplain provides additional support for many families and coordinates our popular school breakfast program.

Our school has adopted the 'Choose Respect' initiative and staff have committed to supporting students, each other, and the broader community to further develop a culture of care and consideration. Our relatively small size is a feature we cherish, as we have the opportunity to get to know our students very well and can cater to their individual needs.

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 Australind PS can be found by visiting www.australindps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Darrin Tinley, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Australind, by telephoning (08) 9796 39***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:

• An up to three (3) page 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 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;
• 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 Thursday, 2 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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