Teacher - K-6

Department of Education, Western Australia; Baldivis; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, is actively seeking K-6 Teachers for Settlers Primary School in Baldivis. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, create inclusive classroom environments, and set high expectations for student success.

Candidates should have exemplary teaching skills and a commitment to delivering best practices, ideally exhibiting experience with specific teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa.
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Set high expectations and cultivate a growth mindset.
• Leverage high-impact teaching strategies and engage in team collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Classroom management

Use of assessment tools

Differentiation

High-impact teaching strategies

Education

Eligible teacher qualification

Job description

The School

Settlers Primary School (PS) is a dynamic and welcoming school located in the growing community of Baldivis. Since opening in 2005, we've become a place where high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a deep sense of community come together to support every child to thrive.

Wellbeing and pastoral care are a central part of school life. We believe that students learn best in a high-performance, high-care environment, where they feel safe, supported and connected. Our staff are approachable and responsive, and we work closely with families to meet the needs of every student.

At Settlers PS, students are encouraged to follow their interests through a range of lunchtime clubs and extension opportunities. Whether it's sport, coding, chess, art or other activities, we aim to offer something for everyone.

Find out more about our school by visiting settlersps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are actively seeking K-6 Teachers who ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills, displaying a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a K-6 Teacher you would ideally create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.

Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. Experience delivering Talk for Writing, Sounds Write, Sounds Waves, Smiling Minds and Ready Rockets is highly desired.

As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.

Professional Benefits

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• 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 disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.