Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH895956 This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible. Are you a dedicated and passionate Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity? Boulder Primary School (PS) is seeking a Primary Teacher to join their high quality regional school. Professional Benefits Working at Boulder 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 per year Locality allowance of $432 per 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 The Ideal Teacher We are seeking an educator who is highly motivated, has high expectations and truly believes that all children can learn and be successful. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to putting students first and will work hard to deliver motivating, whole school quality programs. The learning environment you create should be engaging, challenging, caring and cater for a range of needs, promoting student achievement. You will ideally build positive relationships with students and utilise effective classroom management strategies to establish and maintain a calm, orderly, learning focussed program. Our School The staff at Boulder PS are welcoming, work collaboratively and have a strong sense of team. Likewise, we seek teachers who will work collaboratively with colleagues and the school community and regularly reflect on their own performance to offer a quality education for all students. A distributed leadership model provides opportunities for teachers to grow as leaders early in their career and make a difference. Boulder PS has whole school approaches to Literacy and Numeracy and encourages the use of technologies to further engage students in learning. We have a significant Aboriginal student population (30%) and many other cultural backgrounds within our school community. Boulder PS values graduate teachers and we are proud to have many high performing graduate teachers on our team. The Location and Community Located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated 590 kilometres inland of Perth. The name Kalgoorlie is derived from the Wongai word Karlkurla, meaning "Place of the silky pears". Kalgoorlie Boulder is Australia's largest Outback City with a population of more than 30,000 people. It is the largest urban centre in the Goldfields region and the fifth largest in Western Australia. Kalgoorlie-Boulder has many things to keep you busy, with an array of sports, arts and cultural activities. Kalgoorlie-Boulder boasts beautiful building, walking trails, some of the best coffee in the state, a wide variety of shops and food outlets. Close by is beautiful Esperance with world-renowned beaches at Lucky Bay. Whatever the length of your stay, you are guaranteed to uncover a wealth of treasures set against a backdrop of some of the world's best architecture. Here you'll find a modern and vibrant city. For more information about Boulder visit Destination Boulder. For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transporteducation.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154. 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 Boulder Primary School can be found by visiting www.boulderps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online 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 Jennie McMeeken, Deputy Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Boulder, by telephoning (08) 9092 4100 or emailing jennie.mcmeekeneducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen. Your application should include: A two to four (2-4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers , in context of the role and business needs of the school A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”. You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time. After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance. ELIGIBILITY Employees will be required to : provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy; consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter; complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday , 24 May 2024 APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.