Primary Teacher in Health and Physical Education - Science

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH665636

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2021

Wilson Park Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Teacher - Primary - Health and Physical Education – Science to join their teaching team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the coordination and organisation of all school sporting events and possess knowledge and competencies in the Science, Physical and Health Education component of the Western Australian Curriculum and reporting schedule. This role includes teaching students from Year 1 to Year 6 and working collaboratively with Kindergarten/Pre-Primary staff to provide an effective fundamental movement skills program. To be successful in this role, the successful applicant will, ideally, be well organised, motivated and committed to developing positive relationships and high expectations for all students.

Wilson Park PS has a rich tradition and history of serving the Collie community for over 60 years and our students have a strong sense of belonging and pride in their school. We are all affectionately known as 'Parkies' and we respect, support and care for each other. As part of our commitment to student success we provide a strong focus on targeted learning programs and supportive pastoral care.

Our highly experienced staff have high expectations of students and engage them in interesting education activities. We recognise that success builds self-esteem and confidence therefore, our learning programs are designed to build on children's prior knowledge and to support them in learning new skills.

We have a comprehensive focus on literacy and numeracy, with highly structured, research-based literacy and numeracy blocks designed to provide students with the maximum support. The integration of technology allows the students to control elements of their own learning and widens their access to information. Many of the software programs are available for students to work on at home.

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 Wilson Park Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Christine Gorman, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Collie, by telephoning (08) 9735 9300 or emailing Chris.Gorman2@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 six (6) 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees (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
• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or trb.wa.gov.au

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three 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, 5 March 2021

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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