This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025WA College of Agriculture (WACOA) - Morawa is a highly regarded College providing Agricultural Education and Training to students in Years 10 to Year 12.
We attract students from across Western Australia to study specialised agriculture.
This is through a combination of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) subjects, and nationally accredited certificates, with a focus on agriculture and supporting trade areas.
This position, along with a small trade section, is supported by a VET - Program Coordinator.The College is located next to the town of Morawa, which is 100km from the coast and one and a half hours away from the services and amenities of the City of Geraldton.
We provide small class sizes for program delivery, which offers the opportunity to work flexibly with the individual needs of each student.For more information about Morawa visit Find out more about our school by visiting or The RoleAs a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student.
Actively engaging in both the school and wider community, you will reflect thoughtfully on your teaching practices and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation.As a Design and Technology teacher specialising in metal work, you will ideally deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, while fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.
Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning will set the standard for our learning community.We place high value on your strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community.
Building positive relationships with students and fostering a passion for creating positive futures aligns seamlessly with our shared values and culture.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 yearDistrict allowance of $3210 a yearTemporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1956 see info below.11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveSubsidised accommodation where applicableFree relocationAir-conditioning subsidy Teachers and school administrators employed at Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Morawa in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary 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.Find out more about the benefits by visiting .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachersEligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position.
At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.Find out if you are eligible .
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dean Carslake, Principal, on (08) 9971 4600 or emailing During the school holidays, please contact Dean Carslake on 0428 722 053 or Margaret Hogben on 0472 823 624Equity and DiversityWe 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.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: hold an eligible .be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our .apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; andconsent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application InstructionsAll 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 documentsYour application should include: A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the 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.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's or see our applicant resource attached.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/TCH941654Suitable 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.Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 January 2025