Newman Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Professional Benefits
Working at Newman PS provides you with the many of working for the Department of Education including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 a year
- Locality allowance of $3,469 a year
- 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
About the Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. They should exhibit a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and should also possess the ability to plan for school improvement using and responding to all data sources, ensuring curriculum and pedagogical development is current and ongoing.
Suitable applicants should be flexible, adaptive, and be able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching. Desirable skills in Talk 4 Writing training. The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships is important to this role.
Our School
Newman PS is a vibrant learning community located in the town of Newman in the East Pilbara region, approximately 1200 kms from Perth. Newman Primary School is ideally located adjacent to the central business area of Newman and close to many town amenities. We are an Independent Public School, enabling localised planning and decision making to improve the outcomes for all.
Newman PS provides a safe and caring environment where all students can develop the knowledge skills and confidence to achieve their potential. Our staff are committed to ensuring that all students are recognised supported and catered for. Students across the Kindergarten to Year 6 setting originate from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures including European, Asian and African. The school currently has a 25% Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander population. Our learning environment is enhanced by the support of BHP and its many community-based partnership programs. Our School Board and P&C committee work together with staff to support student development.
Location and Community
With its laid-back country vibe, Newman boasts all the facilities you'd expect of a modern town - a host of restaurants, and even the Pilbara's first golf course. Similarly, you'll find a wide range of accommodation options, from hotels, lodges and cabins to caravan parks, camping sites and hostels, making it an ideal base to explore and experience the Pilbara.
There are many sports, recreational activities, stunning national parks and spectacular landscapes and waterholes to explore in and around Newman. It is a wonderful community that readily welcomes new members to our unique slice of regional Western Australia.
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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.
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.
Further information about Newman PS can be found by visiting or .
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Appointed applicants may be eligible for
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Robyn Hudson, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Newman, by telephoning (08) 9154 3900 or .
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 Wednesday, 20 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.