Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
This is a permanent full-time (1.0FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 Duncraig Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the north-western suburbs on the coastal strip 18 kilometres from Perth. We cater for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and are a school of high standards where the care and progress of every child is our first priority. We continue to improve our resources and facilities through the support of our Board, our parent body, and the Education Department.
Our staff are carefully selected for their commitment to the delivery of quality education and for their willingness to adhere to the School values and enhance the traditions. Duncraig SHS is a school of choice and part of a thriving community where students have a voice and regularly return to continue their engagement.
Duncraig SHS is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Music Teacher. The successful applicant will ideally be a highly motivated educator, with a passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning programs. Applicants will ideally have excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and a demonstrated ability to create classroom environments that engage, challenge and empower Music students to reach their full potential.
In your role as Music teacher, you will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging secondary Music curriculum and for working in partnership with Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) staff to coordinate our instrumental and ensemble programs. The school currently offers a Concert Band program, Classical Guitar and Jazz ensembles. The ability to deliver a Certificate II in Music for our Senior School students would be desirable but is not essential. As such, suitable applicants will ideally possess a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or be willing to obtain this qualification.
The Music teacher is a member of a dynamic and highly collaborative Arts Learning Area team. Applicants should ideally possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and the wider school community. As a member of the Arts team, applicants will work collaboratively to support extra-curricular programs and opportunities for students.
The successful applicant will ideally be improvement focused and should be committed to their own ongoing professional development. Duncraig SHS places significant focus on the quality of the teaching and learning that takes place. The school has worked collaboratively with staff and has embedded a Teaching and Learning framework and model that supports best practice in the classroom and teacher development, which maximises student engagement and outcomes. Suitable applicants should have a genuine interest in working in collaboration with the Head of Learning Area (HOLA) to facilitate improvements in pedagogy, curriculum and student achievement across Year 7 to Year 12.
Strong knowledge and skills in the effective integration of innovative and engaging ICT based technologies in the classroom is important as Duncraig SHS operates a 1:1 personal ICT device policy that is firmly embedded across all learning areas. A familiarity with online teaching and learning platforms such as SEQTA or Compass will be well regarded.
Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .
Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Aaron Gibson, Head of Learning Area - Arts on or emailing
During the school holidays, please contact Aaron Gibson on during normal school hours. 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.
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. 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. 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/TCH917014
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 October 2024
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