This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanencyAt Northam Primary School (PS) we cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and currently have just over 300 students.
Our students come from the local town and from the outlying farms and rural properties.
Our school fosters a safe and inclusive learning environment; we focus on building positive relationships with students, their parents and carers and with the wider community.
Our staff, comprising of newly graduated teachers through to teachers with many years of experience and our experienced and dedicated non-teaching staff, work together to develop individual potential through excellence in education.
We have specialist teachers in science, music, languages and sport and a learning support co-ordinator.Find out more about our school by visiting or The RoleThe successful applicant will ideally be highly organised with outstanding communication skills and have a passion for physical activity.
You should possess knowledge and competencies in the Physical and Health Education component of the Western Australian Curriculum and reporting schedule.
This role includes teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and working collaboratively with staff to provide an effective program.We are seeking someone who can build a strong, engaging and hands on learning program in physical education and build sustainable links with the local community.
The role may include possible health teaching including protective behaviours and the teaching of technologies and enterprise.This specialist role requires high level organisation skills in scheduling, planning and coordinating whole school sporting events including annual Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, interschool sports, sporting clinics and other school programs, activities and excursions including grant applications to support PE learning outcomes.
As an active school, students at Northam PS participate in regular school and interschool events.
Swimming lessons along with an opportunity to come together competitively for our annual swimming, athletics and cross-country carnivals complement the range of sporting experiences available to students.The successful applicant should be ideally supportive and collaborative with staff and who will go the extra mile.
We have great students who have an innate desire to achieve, especially in sporting endeavours.
You should be able to build effective relationships, have strong behaviour management with high expectations, provide engaging and innovative practices and be a team player.Professional BenefitsWorking 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.
Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy: 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)Subsidised accommodation where applicableFree relocationSubsidised leave travel during major vacations Find out more about the benefits by visiting .Following the registration of the new School Education Act Employees' (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2023, please be aware that some allowance rates may change.For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jess Munro, Principal on 0405 973 630 or emailing Equity and DiversityWe 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 disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: hold an eligible .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; andconsent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the 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.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's or see our applicant resource attached.Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH927779Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024