Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH893538Appointment PoolNulsen Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of (descriptor and job title) 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 BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including: attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 a yearlocality allowance of $1,091 a year11 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leavesubsidised accommodation where applicablefree relocation About the roleWe are seeking teachers who have outstanding interpersonal skills with a natural ability to communicate effectively and build genuine relationships with parents, students and staff members. Suitable applicants would quickly establish a positive and welcoming classroom environment with high expectations, and a growth mindset, while building students' positive social and emotional skills.Suitable applicants will ideally be outstanding classroom practitioners who can enhance current school practices. They will display an ability and passion to work in an environment that has a major focus on high expectations and improving student outcomes. They would be committed to making a difference in the lives of our students, be highly skilled and motivated educators with a passion for teaching and have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, and parents is important. Committed teaching staff are aware of the nature of the local community and endeavours to adapt the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the students and focus on developing the emotional health and wellbeing of students.Suitable applicants will ideally have proven literacy experience and deep curriculum knowledge, with a particular focus on explicit direct instruction. A thorough understanding of Cultural Responsiveness would be an advantage.Our schoolOur School Community is committed to the Social and Emotional Well Being of students. Trauma Informed Approaches are embedded throughout our school, our curriculum and are the basis of our school values. We believe that the strength of a community enriches the culture we embed and encourages and accepts the individuality of everyone within.Our core beliefs are founded on what makes a successful student, effective teacher, and a good school. The dedicated team of highly professional and committed staff provide an outstanding learning environment for our students and whole school community. We ensure all our students are provided the tools and strategies needed to ensure a successful pathway into the future. The focus begins prior to Kindy and extends to pathways beyond high school.The location and communityEsperance – your portal to an iconic Australian holiday. Lay down a towel on the whitest sand you may ever experience and watch kangaroos laze on the shore at Lucky Bay or charter a course among the untouched islands of the Recherche Archipelago. It's a beachside beauty spot, where coastal parks await discovery and relaxation is the order of the day.Prepare for an outdoor adventure surrounded by stunning seascapes. A one-and-a-half-hour flight or an eight-hour drive south from Perth, Esperance instantly dazzles visitors with its pristine sandy stretches and turquoise waters.Head to Lucky Bay and sink into what is officially Australia's whitest sand with a bunch of friendly kangaroos for company. Regularly spotted sunning themselves on the squeaky-clean shore, the kangaroos are just some of the wildlife who call sprawling Cape Le Grand National Park home.For more information about Esperance visit 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; andProfessional 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.
