Teacher - Secondary - Pastoral Operations
Branch: Derby District High School
Division: Kimberley Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $82,317 - $119,246 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 Derby District High School (DHS) is located in Derby which is situated at the southern end of King Sound in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Derby is 220km east of Broome by road and is 2463km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley. Derby is well supported with a range of government infrastructures. Its location near the King Sound and a number of rivers provides for many boating and fishing recreational activities - but not swimming!
Derby DHS is located in attractive and well-maintained grounds and surroundings. With an enrolment of 600 students, it provides an education program for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal Communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park. Students in Years 11 and 12 have access to a range of programs leading to secondary graduation. VET programs are offered in the school and in partnership with the local TAFE campus. The school has a very successful trade entry program and students are keen to trial employment and supported to connect with local trades. Subjects leading to university entrance are either delivered by school staff through a Uni-Prep course or through the School of Isolated and Distance Education.
This role will involve teaching Year 7 to 12 secondary students and will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship-focused and passionate about creating exciting learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn in students. The focus is on the pastoral industry and working on pastoral stations. You will work extensively with horses and teach students how to ride. This is a physically demanding job so the successful applicant should have a high level of health and fitness and be able to work year-round outside in the Kimberley environment.
In this role you will be a highly valued member of our staff. As a culturally responsive and inclusive school, one of your key priorities will include providing all students with opportunities to achieve success through education. We will support you with additional professional development opportunities across various teaching areas and look for your commitment to professional development to further develop your teaching practices.
The successful applicant will ideally be a person with an interest in horses and a background with riding will be an advantage. The successful applicant will ideally have had experience handling horses and a solid knowledge of horses and their welfare. Patience and genuine care for students who are beginning riders will be required to fulfil this position successfully. Our programme values the student, and we strive to develop the whole student alongside the development of equestrian skills. An extensive horse knowledge including horseshoeing, saddle and tack care, maintenance of fences and troughs and experience with cattle or station life is desirable. The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences within our Pastoral Operations programme and curriculum. You should possess the ability to create positive and respectful relationships with students and their families and be able to build and maintain excellent professional relationships with your colleagues.
The successful applicant will ideally be highly organised and have outstanding interpersonal skills. A high level of effective classroom management is desirable, and an understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and a passion for Aboriginal Education will be 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. 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 $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 Free relocation Subsidised leave travel during major vacations For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Noble, Program Coordinator - Pastoral Operations on 08 9193 3000 or emailing
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 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.
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: SS/TCH927088
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 (AWS T) on Friday, 8 November 2024
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