Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Dianella Heights Primary School Teacher - Primary 00006150 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH898736 This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency We are seeking Upper Primary (Year 3 to Year 6) applicants who are motivated, innovative, and possess high quality teaching skills. Ideally, they will be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole-school processes, and participate in collaborative planning and instructional coaching. We seek teachers who will inspire students to develop an enthusiasm for learning in vibrant, engaging, and supportive classrooms. Applicants will ideally possess the ability to build strong and valuable relationships with students, staff, and the school community. They will ideally exhibit proactive strategies to support and improve student behaviour and engagement, to enable positive outcomes in and out of the classroom. The successful applicant should be able to display how they have employed evidence-based teaching practices to significantly improve student outcomes. This should include the use of explicit instruction, and the ability to transfer student knowledge from short to long-term memory through effective teaching. Ideal, but not essential, would be knowledge in our whole-school priorities and evidence-based teaching programs and practices, such as: Aussie Optimism, Reflective Behaviours, Special Education Needs Planning, Response to Intervention, Engagement Norms, The Science of Reading, Talk for Writing, Sounds-Write, and Spelling Mastery. Applicants possessing a strong capacity to plan, present, and assess differentiated, challenging, and engaging programs, and have a thorough understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum will be highly regarded. Furthermore, they should be able to display how they have used data-informed practice to improve academic and socio-emotional student outcomes. We are a high-performing school with a culture of excellence and strong community links. Staff are united by our school values and aligned with the Business Plan and school vision: "Soaring to new heights in excellence through unity". Newly appointed staff will ideally exemplify our school's values. 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 Dianella Heights Primary School can be found by visiting dianellaheightsprimary.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: Please contact Peter Jakimowiez, Principal by telephoning (08) 9218 1450 or emailing Peter.Jakimowiezeducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "