Teacher - Primary

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH868273

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024

The successful applicant would ideally be a passionate, motivated, and a skilled educator who is committed to improving outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies. The successful applicant should possess very sound skills and experience in the area of behaviour management and a sound understanding and skill set of how best to address the needs of challenging students. and experience as a classroom and music teacher.

It is highly desirable that the successful applicant has prior knowledge and understanding of whole school approaches such as Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Spelling Mastery and Critical Reading and is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. They should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. It would also be highly regarded to have had experience in the teaching of music, particularly choir.

Belmay Primary School, located in Cloverdale, caters for 210 children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. We are committed to providing the best possible foundations to enable our students to reach their potential and live happy, productive lives. We do this 'The Belmay Way' - working together with high expectations, showing respect and care for our students, their families and one another.

Our commitment to strong collaboration, high expectations and whole school practices is a cornerstone of our work. Belmay's quality curriculum provision provides strong foundations and extended opportunities for our students to shine in all areas of academia. Through goal setting, we encourage our students to work towards their personal best at all times, 'raising the bar' to strive for excellence. Belmay also provides opportunities for students to engage in enrichment activities in the areas of chess, Numero, choir and technology and enlists expertise to deliver specialist programs in Physical Education, Italian, Art, Drama, Music and Science.

Belmay Primary School, located in Cloverdale, caters for 210 children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. We are committed to providing the best possible foundations to enable our students to reach their potential and live happy, productive lives. We do this 'The Belmay Way' - working together with high expectations, showing respect and care for our students, their families and one another.

Our commitment to strong collaboration, high expectations and whole school practices is a cornerstone of our work. Belmay's quality curriculum provision provides strong foundations and extended opportunities for our students to shine in all areas of academia. Through goal setting, we encourage our students to work towards their personal best at all times, 'raising the bar' to strive for excellence. Belmay also provides opportunities for students to engage in enrichment activities in the areas of chess, Numero, choir and technology and enlists expertise to deliver specialist programs in Physical Education, Italian, Art, Drama, Music and Science.

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 (insert school name) can be found by visiting (insert school website) or Schools Online

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications

Further information about Belmay Primary School can be found by visiting www.belmayps.wa.edu.au  or Schools Online

For further job related information:

Please contact Terry Harney, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 0414 580 503 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:

• A 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 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, 28 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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