Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Middle Swan Primary School Teacher - Primary 00008232 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH897249 This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 Middle Swan Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join their collaborative team. Teachers at Middle Swan PS implement a positive and trauma informed approach, to effectively engage students, in their calm and peaceful learning environment. They work closely with all members of the school community, using collaboration and teamwork, to advance student outcomes and professional growth. The successful applicant should support the initiatives outlined in the school's Business Plan and implement agreed upon, whole school practices such as whole school texts, 'Talk 4 Writing', 'Talk 4 Reading' and the key elements of explicit instruction. Middle Swan PS staff are a team of practitioners who focus on professional excellence with a focus on their own learning, to better implement evidence-based practices. We are also an Independent Public School that prides itself on the care and support it successfully provides all students. Middle Swan is a large, well-resourced and well-equipped school, catering for approximately 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school population is drawn mainly from Stratton and the nearby suburbs of Jane Brook and Middle Swan. The school's priorities include the focus on building staff capacity, developing the foundations of literacy and numeracy and the social and emotional well-being of students and staff. 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 Middle Swan Primary School can be found by visiting middleswanps.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 Frances Coventry, Principal by telephoning (08) 9265 1800 or emailing frances.coventryeducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "