Salary: Teacher, $82,317 - $119,246 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a thirty-six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025. Located in the Central Kimberley Region between Broome and Kununurra, most students come from the town of Halls Creek and the communities of Mardiwa Loop and Nicholson Block.
A few students commute from several family communities within 20 km of Halls Creek, Koongie Park Station (20 km) and Lamboo Station (40 km).
At Halls Creek District High School (DHS), we have developed both a culture of high expectations and a high care environment where success is supported and celebrated.
We are striving to be a school of achievement through our consistent teaching practices, dynamic educational experiences, and active community engagement.
Halls Creek DHS has an enrolment of approximately 320 students across the Kindergarten to Year 12 campus, with a 98% Aboriginal enrolment.
Located in the beautiful East Kimberley Region, we are part of the Kimberley Schools Project, and are committed to attracting, recruiting, and coaching teachers to master explicit teaching pedagogy.
The Location and Community Schools in the Remote Teaching Service are located in some of the most isolated parts of the state.
They may be in community settings or small towns, and the majority of students are from local Aboriginal families.
They deliver flexible and innovative education programs to ensure students in remote areas have access to high quality learning programs.
Teaching in a remote school offers a range of professional opportunities for teachers who are engaging and resilient.
If you are flexible and like working as part of a team, you have the opportunity to be part of this innovative learning community.
Skills and interests in literacy, numeracy, and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) are highly valued.
As a Primary Educator, you will ideally possess the capacity to provide a learning environment that is caring, engaging, and differentiated to cater for a range of learning needs including the specific needs of students who are learning English as an Additional Language.
The successful applicant should also have a good understanding of, and ability to deliver, the Western Australian Primary Curriculum.
An understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is also highly regarded, as is the ability to apply current evidence-based research to classroom practice.
We are seeking teachers who have strong classroom management and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) skills to successfully engage students in their learning.
The successful applicant will ideally be able to express their respect for and value Aboriginal culture and connection to Country, the histories, and experiences of Aboriginal people, and see your students' culture as a strength.
You should be committed to ongoing self-reflection, expanding your knowledge, and improving practices through working collaboratively with your colleagues and the community.
We are looking for applicants whose approach will be flexible and adaptive, as you understand the nuances and implications for your teaching, as you get to know your students, their families, and communities.
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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15,370 per yearDistrict allowance of $7,436 per yearTemporary Attraction and Retention Initiative of $3,50011.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semestersSubsidised leave travel during major vacationsFree GROH housingFree furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodationVehicle relocationEquity 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.
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; andconsent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online.
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.
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 January 2025
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