Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region Karratha Primary School Teacher - Primary 00009057 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH887065 This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 Karratha is calling for positive Primary Teacher who strive to challenge students and create engaging learning environments within our bustling school and thriving local community. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including: Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 a year Locality allowance of $4,273 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 Karratha is calling for positive and innovative Year 5/6 Teacher who strives to challenge students and create engaging learning environments within our bustling school and thriving local community. Our teachers develop a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, and are skilled in effectively differentiating the curriculum to cater for K-6 students. They are motivated and committed to creating an engaging, inclusive and challenging learning environment. Support is provided for our teachers through coaching and mentoring avenues, targeted at each individual teacher's needs. Located in the city of Karratha, the Pilbara Education Regional Office provides a range of expertise and responsive services, following an ethos that each child matters, every day. There are many opportunities for local collegiality and professional growth within the Karratha Network of schools. Our school At Karratha PS we value diversity and academic excellence. We are positive and inclusive. We embrace the values of care, personal best, responsibility and respect to nurture independent lifelong learners and active citizens. We are an Independent Public School located in the heart of Karratha, and our impressive facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds have been designed to be inclusive of our students. Our teaching staff is diverse and consists of graduate to lead teachers. We focus on providing support and professional learning opportunities to build skills and capacity in catering for more than 280 Kindergarten to Year 6 students. The location and community Karratha is an Aboriginal word meaning 'good country', and our city is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the north of Western Australia. Nestled in the Ngarluma Country shoreline, the city of Karratha is known as 'Munjaree' - the heart of the West Pilbara Coast - and its size and central location make it the ideal base for exploring the local natural delights and adventure destinations including Millstream-Chichester and Karijini National Parks, the Point Samson and Burrup Peninsulas, the historical sites of Cossack and Roebourne, and the Dampier Archipelago which comprises a chain of islands, islets and rock formations. Karratha is also the shopping hub of the Pilbara, and is home to a new $207m Health Campus. Our Red Earth Arts Precinct includes a 476-seater theatre, and the Leisureplex is the Pilbara's premier sport and recreation venue housing a gym, pools, outdoor multi-sport courts and indoor stadium. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Airnorth currently operate several daily flight services to and from Karratha, ensuring that nothing is too far away in our safe and social community. This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 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 Karratha Primary School can be found by visiting www.karrathaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here. Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications For further job related information You are encouraged to contact Annalyn Navarrete, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Karratha, by telephoning (08) 9187 6300 or emailing Annalyn.Navarreteeducation.wa.edu.au During the school holiday period, please contact Annalyn Navarrete on 0434 322 193. Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "