Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH711436
This is a thirty six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
La Grange Remote Community School (RCS) is looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Aboriginal Languages Teacher to teach at our friendly school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120.00 a year
- Locality allowance of $4 031.00 a year
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Free housing
- Free relocation
About the role
The suitable applicant will ideally be highly proficient in classroom management and be able to provide an innovative teaching and learning program in Languages, which engages and motivates students.
This is a highly specialised role. (Karajarri, Juwalinny, Mangala, Nyungamarta and Yulpartja) Language skills are essential. In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered. In this circumstance, a fixed term appointment as an untrained teacher for the 2022 school year will be offered.
Our school
As the largest Remote Community School in the state, La Grange RCS caters to the educational needs of all school aged children in the Bidyadanga community and classes range from Pre Kindy (2 and 3 year olds) up to Year 12.
The school is broken up into three clusters of classrooms with early childhood, middle primary and secondary classes as well as an Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)/Computer laboratory, undercover sports area, a library and fully functioning and purpose built Home Economics, Design and Technology and Music Rooms. All classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards and at least four computers per room.
In addition to a strong commitment to developing the literacy and numeracy skills of its students, La Grange RCS offers a diverse range of specialist programs across all year levels including music, art, physical education and information technology.
A priority in the secondary area is Vocational Education and Training (VET) with students engaged in TAFE accredited courses delivered by lecturers from Broome each week as well as Aboriginal School Based Traineeships (ASBT's) and a variety of leadership courses run both at school and in Broome.
The location and community
La Grange RCS is situated in the Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley region on Karajarri country south of Broome and north of Port Hedland.
The school is an integral part of the Bidyadanga community and two parent groups, the School Advisory Group and the School Council play active roles in the running of the school.
For more information about Bidyadanga visit www.bidyadanga.org.au
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on 9264 5154.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about La Grange Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Dan Walker, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Bidyadanga, by telephoning (08) 9193 4100 or emailing dan.walker@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- hold full, non-practising or provisional registration with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full, non-practising or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or trb.wa.gov.au
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 5 November 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.