Ignite your passion and join the extraordinary team at Penrhos College, where courage starts here, and possibilities are endless! As a staff member, you'll be at the forefront of bringing our strategic vision to life, creating a transformative experience for both students and yourself.
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At Penrhos, we believe in breaking through barriers and empowering individuals to forge their own path. With a commitment to "no ceilings," we encourage you to reach new heights and unleash your full potential. Here, you'll find an innovative and dynamic environment where collaboration and teamwork are celebrated, and where your unique contributions are valued and recognised.
We understand that excellence lies within each individual, and as a leading Western Australian school, we are dedicated to nurturing and developing your expertise. You'll have access to a range of professional experiences and activities directly relevant to education, ensuring continuous growth and enrichment.
But it's not just about work; we also prioritise your wellbeing and happiness. Our cooperative and supportive culture creates a nurturing community where finding the fun is encouraged. With additional leave provisions, including extra-long weekends and a dedicated staff wellbeing day, you'll have the opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate.
Join us at Penrhos College, where every day is an adventure, and together, we'll be a force for good. Take the courageous step and embark on an exciting journey that will shape lives and make a lasting impact.
Current Vacancies
Junior School Teacher - Full Time, commencing T3 2025
We are seeking a Junior School Teacher to join our team in 2025. This is a full-time, fixed term role to cover parental leave commencing Term 3 2025 and potentially through to the end of the 2026 academic year.
The successful applicant will be an experienced educator with passion, drive and a positive mindset. As a teacher at Penrhos, you will play a significant role in planning, delivering and reflecting on the learning experiences in your classroom, whilst honouring student agency and fostering a love of learning. All members of our school community are encouraged to find the fun in each day – together, we celebrate the joy of curiosity, exploration and discovery in building learning adventures for life.
The successful applicant will have:
- A Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Masters in Education, or Post Graduate Diploma of Education
- Current Teacher Registration Board of WA Membership including a Working with Children card (WWC)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy
- Commitment to the safeguarding of students and providing a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment.
The following essential criteria must be addressed with evidence in your cover letter:
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching within the Early Years and/or Primary years
- Excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and/or the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- An understanding of current and future trends in curriculum development and an inquiry pedagogy
- Ability to integrate Information Technology skills into the curriculum as a tool for learning
- Ability to maintain and develop professional and positive parent relationships
- Commitment to the College’s Core shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy
- Ability to reflect on your own professional performance and work collaboratively in a team
- A commitment to the safeguarding of students and the promotion of student welfare.
ON OFFER
- Become part of a progressive and dynamic school environment
- Significant professional learning opportunities
- Mentoring from dedicated and experienced leaders
- A competitive salary package
- Staff discount on tuition fees after successful completion of probationary period
- Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities
- Free on-site parking
- Salary packaging
- Boarders long weekend (4 days) in Terms 1, 2 and 3 and a three week break mid year
For further details, please view the position statement.
Applications close: 8 AM, Tuesday 22 April 2025
HOW TO APPLY
Your application must include:
- Cover letter and Selection Criteria: Please address the selection criteria in your cover letter; stating why you are applying for the position and providing your contact details. Please address the essential criteria listed on the Position Statement and outline your suitability for the role. (Maximum 2 pages).
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.
Your application must be submitted as one document via Seek or email (applications@penrhos.wa.edu.au).
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies.
Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
Important Collection Notice for Job Applicants
Child Protection Program and Child Safe Policy
