Salary: Teacher, $82,317 - $119,246 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Derby District High School (DHS) is located in Derby, situated at the southern end of King Sound in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It has an enrolment of over 600 students, providing an education program for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school offers various programs including VET and has a successful trade entry program.
Derby DHS is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated English Teacher. Suitable applicants will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum. Applicants should possess the necessary skills to prepare students for OLNA and NAPLAN.
As part of this role, you will engage and build productive working relationships with students and collaborate with colleagues to improve student results. We seek a teacher who is student-focused, enthusiastic, and innovative, capable of providing culturally responsive and meaningful experiences while catering to diverse learning needs.
Applicants should have the ability to work collaboratively to plan and implement effective teaching and learning plans. The successful applicant will have knowledge of trauma-informed practices and explicit direct instruction, and experience applying these in a classroom setting. Excellence in creating and maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment is essential.
With effective interpersonal skills, suitable applicants will work closely with students, colleagues, and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes. The ability to adapt to and utilize technology within the English learning area is highly regarded.
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. Key benefits include:
Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 a year Locality allowance of $3,469 a year 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 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. Your application should include:
A statement of up to three (3) 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. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024
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