Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $82,317 - $119,246 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 2 2025.
Waddington Primary School (PS) has excellent specialist programs which include Science, Physical Education, Music, and Visual Arts. At Waddington PS, our students learn Noongar from Year 2 to 6, which is provided by Noongar Language Teachers from Balga SHS. The school takes pride in its technology and offers children the opportunity to develop excellent 21st Century Learning skills through engagement with Digital Technologies and STEM, integrated throughout our quality teaching and learning programs. Waddington PS has recently adopted explicit learning in our English and Maths classes, with each session featuring Daily Reviews.
The Role
As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible, and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will be actively involved both within the school and the wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices, and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation.
Applicants ideally would be motivated, possessing the ability to teach Primary Physical Education and will be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a Physical Education teacher, you will deliver a differentiated curriculum that meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. Ideally, you should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high-quality teaching and learning.
You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school's values, ethos, and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
- Consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 7 March, 2025
