Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences
Branch: Hedland Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
This is for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility.
These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS.
All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance.
We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.
Teachers in the Hedland SHS Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) team are focused on creating outstanding outcomes for students and empowering every learner.
We are a collaborative, supportive and close-knit team in a way that only a high-quality regional school can be.
Our practice is data-driven to ensure improvement for our students.
Collaborative practice is a key asset to our team's success, and the applicant would need to be willing to learn from and share their experience with other members of the team.
The successful applicant will strive for excellence in HASS teaching and demonstrate a desire to deliver a range of courses from year 7 to 12.
We offer a diverse range of senior school ATAR and general courses as well as our popular lower school electives that include World of Money, History Mysteries and Crime and Justice.
We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.
As a school we are committed to providing cutting edge professional learning for our staff, through a variety of opportunities both at school and through travel to other regional locations and the city.
We have highly developed partnerships with schools across the state to create programs that provide students with the greatest opportunities academically.
Additionally, we support our students to become confident leaders and engaged members of our local community.
The strength of diversity in language and culture at our school is unmatched and will offer new experiences to teachers at all levels, both primary and secondary trained.
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 $10,210 per yearLocality allowance of $3,976 per yearFree relocationSubsidised GROH accommodation11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveAir conditioning subsidyTravel concessionsOptical aids subsidyReturn Flights to Perth or another Regional centreWe 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.
Minimum Requirements: 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.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 work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.Your application should include:
A statement of up to two (2) 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 two (2) 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 Careers Page 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH920473
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 7 October 2024
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