Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region Baler Primary School Teacher - Primary Pool Ref IPS/TCH876603 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH876603 Ongoing Appointment Pool - 12 Months Are you a dedicated and passionate Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity? This is an open pool for Primary Teachers at Baler Primary School (PS) and you can apply at any time within the 2024 school year. Professional Benefits Working at Baler Primary School provides you with the many professional and personal benefits of working for the Department of Education including: Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 a year Locality allowance of $3,976 a year 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave Subsidised accommodation where applicable Free relocation About the Role Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. Ideal applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Applicants should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. We are seeking applicants who are innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators. About the School At Baler PS we value, celebrate and learn from our multicultural diversity by fostering positive relationships through engaging students, parents, staff and the wider community. We are an independent public school catering for children in Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school community is diverse, with representation from over thirty-four different cultures. Our school motto, 'a sea of cultures', captures and celebrates our inclusive and culturally respectful approaches to our teaching and learning practices and community interactions. Our school is located in the Pilbara, and is the largest of the four primary schools in the Hedland area. We offer programs in visual arts, physical education, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), music and Languages other than English - Indonesian. We also have a highly valued academic enrichment program for children needing a bit more of a challenge. We enjoy a high profile in the community, with dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic staff. Our committed teachers provide education across a range of programs, catering to individual differences through an inclusive and differentiated approach. Our programs are catered to children from a variety of backgrounds and learning needs, including those with special needs or at educational risk. The location and community Located on the Northwest Coast, Port Hedland is the gateway and central hub connecting the Pilbara and the Kimberley. Port Hedland is a thriving centre for the Pilbara area, with a wide range of recreational, social, and sporting activities available for the whole community. The Town of Port Hedland has worked hard to ensure there is something for everyone from singles to families - there are first-class sporting facilities, a theatre, art galleries, historical sites and a diverse range of vibrant restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. Port Hedland is also ideally located within reach of some of Western Australia's iconic tourist attractions, including rugged inland ranges and idyllic coasts. The region offers excellent camping facilities, and fishing, crabbing, swimming, and whale watching are just a part of the adventures to be had. Port Hedland is the lifestyle change you've been dreaming of. For more information about Port Hedland, visit Port Hedland The Recruitment Process This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities that may arise during the 2024 school year. We do, however, have regular intakes where our selection panel convene to assess new applications. You are encouraged to use the intake deadlines below as a guide for submitting your application, depending on your preferred commencement date if you are successful. Monday, 18 March 2024 Monday, 17 June 2024 Monday, 9 September 2024 New, completed applications received by midnight on the above dates will be reviewed by the selection panel for each intake. We will also consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying. For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transporteducation.wa.edu.au 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 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 Baler Primary School can be found by visiting www.balerps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachment below. 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 Katie Andrew, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in South Hedland, by telephoning (08) 9172 8400 or emailing Katie.Andreweducation.wa.edu.au. During the school holiday period, please contact Katie Andrew on 0409 272 091 Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "