Fairview Primary School (PS) is a Level 4 local merit-select school located in the coal mining town of Collie, which is situated in the picturesque Collie River Valley 200 km south of Perth, WA. There is strong collaboration with the Collie Senior High School and other primary schools and staff members within the Collie Valley Coalition of Schools.
Our school opened on 11 September 1959 with 113 students with the school colours of royal blue and orange. Today, enrolments are approximately 175, the majority living within the town-site. We have been on a considerable change journey over the past 10 years. Through our whole school focus on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and our values of ‘CARE’ – Cooperation, Achievement, Respect and Enthusiasm, we have developed a calm, caring and focused learning environment. Our focus on routines, both behavioural and learning, have optimised learning time and have allowed a much greater focus on learning. Over the past 4 years, we have been involved in a number literacy focus programs, including the Collie Literacy Project, the Centre for Excellence in explicit instruction in literacy and an ongoing professional learning program with the support of Cue Learning. This has seen our school behaviour incidents drop significantly and our school’s academic performance grow to well above like schools.
As a place to live, Collie is a lovely community. In the hills above Bunbury, our town is well supported by four primary schools and a senior high school. We have good health, retail and sporting facilities. Collie has become a centre for bush walking and riding and has extensive water sport opportunities in our river and local freshwater lakes. Collie is less than an hour from Bunbury, and you can be in the centre of Perth in about 2.5 hours. We are currently going through a “Just Transition” process with many new businesses and industries coming to town as we transition away from the traditional industries of coal mining and power generation.
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The Role
Fairview PS has been on an extensive professional learning journey over the past 4 years with a focus on literacy and the sciences of learning. The ability to pick up on the existing whole school approaches and pedagogical models and support the school in progressing these is highly desirable. Our focus is on teaching literacy, not teaching programs. We have well developed scope and sequence documents, assessment and data processes and a strong pedagogical model. We are about to embark on a mathematics focus. While maintaining our strengths in literacy, we will apply the teaching pedagogies we have learned to the area of maths.
The successful applicant should possess strong skills in curriculum leadership, student social and emotional wellbeing and restorative approaches. Valuable communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships is essential in our community. As part of this role, the successful applicant will work closely with the school chaplain and psychologist to support students and their families.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Andrew Whitney, Principal on (08) 9735 2300 or emailing.
During the school holidays, please contact Andrew Whitney on 0417 636 711.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the
of Western Australia * obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP994322
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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