Teacher - Primary - Physical Education

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Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Cottesloe Primary School
Teacher - Primary - Physical Education
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Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH880576
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Cottesloe Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and engaging Teacher of Physical Education to join our professional and committed team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for promoting and teaching a high quality Physical Education program to students from Pre Primary to Year 6. The Physical Education Teacher should teach students the skills, knowledge and concepts within the Western Australian curriculum and develop students’ enjoyment of physical activity.
Cottesloe PS staff value collaboration and teamwork. Teachers work closely with the parent body and community to ensure our students have the best opportunity to shine. We have an active Parents and Community Association who work together with staff for the benefit of all students, to improve facilities and to provide educational resources.
The Physical Education Specialist will organise and run athletics, swimming, tabloid carnivals and support teachers with interschool teams, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and positive attitude to physical activity. They will also work within the network with colleagues to plan and conduct network sporting carnivals.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a community minded, hardworking individual who can build on an already existing high quality Physical Education program.
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.

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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Appointed applicants may be eligible for
For further job related information:
Please contact Graham Dart, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9382 7300 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

, 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 (3) 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 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

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 Wednesday, 6 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.