This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Western Australian College of Agriculture – Morawa (WACOA – Morawa) is a highly regarded Independent Public School, which enrols students from across Western Australia to study specialist agriculture courses and trade certificates, while living in a modern co-education, residential boarding facility.
Students gain entry to the College through the successful completion of a 'one-week trial', followed by an interview of the student and parent/caregiver with the Principal.
The WACOA – Morawa is adjacent to the town site of Morawa which is situated 360km north of Perth.
The property is 3,242ha and primarily a broad acre grain growing farm, but also accommodates Gelbvieh Cattle Stud, Merino and Crossbred Sheep flocks and Commercial Piggery enterprises.
Morawa is a Midwest "Super Town" located only an hour from the coastal town of Dongara and an hour and a half from the Regional City of Geraldton.
The College delivers a quality agricultural education to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 through a combination of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Subjects and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) qualifications which enables students to follow pathways to University or further study, or a General pathway to an apprenticeship, TAFE or employment.
The College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and delivers National Training Package qualifications in Agriculture, Automotive and Engineering.
The Role
The successful applicant will be an active contributor to the Agriculture learning area and should be reflective in their practice to support professional growth and improve educational outcomes for students.
You will ideally possess a sound understanding of the Agricultural curriculum and courses and knowledge and the ability to use high impact learning strategies to successfully engage students in Agriculture should be evident in your practice.
The ability to differentiate curriculum and implement innovative approaches to improve outcomes for both high and low achieving students is a key element to this position.
You will ideally build positive relationships with your students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students, and utilise evidence based decision making skills within your practice.
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:
Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8020 per year District allowance of $3210 a year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1956 11.5 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 Air-conditioning subsidy Teachers and school administrators employed at Western Australian College Of Agriculture – Morawa in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1956 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure).
Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year.
Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Elizabeth Boyce, Principal on (08) 9971 4600 or
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.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time .
Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH936803
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 December 2024.
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