Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH771306
This is a thirty-six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023
Are you a dedicated and passionate Science Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?
Halls Creek District High School (DHS) is seeking a committed and culturally responsive educator to join our secondary team in the role of Science Teacher.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 per year
- Locality allowance of $4 888 per year
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Free GROH housing
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a primary or secondary Science trained teacher to deliver flexible and innovative educational programs to students at a remote district high school. Halls Creek DHS has an enrolment of approximately 370 students across the Kindergarten to Year 12 campus, with a 98% Aboriginal enrolment.
The Ideal Teacher
We need our very best educators in remote schools, working with remote communities to close the gap in life outcomes for our Aboriginal students, their families, and communities. Students in remote schools need motivated, creative and resilient teachers who possess a wide range of experience, skills and capabilities and are willing to immerse themselves in the school and local community. Teachers who are lifelong learners. Teachers who are empathetic, open, and seek authentic interactions with others.
You should be culturally responsive and committed to ongoing self-reflection, expanding your knowledge, and improving practices through working collaboratively with your colleagues and the community. Your approach will ideally 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.
The successful applicant will show 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 understand that your community will have expectations of how teachers represent themselves and interact with families and communities. You will ideally have a willingness to get involved in community, school and social events during and outside of regular school hours.
We welcome applications from existing fixed term and permanent teachers, including prospective graduates and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers. Your area of qualification should be complemented by strong literacy and numeracy skills. An interest or experience in English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) will be highly valued.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses and gain senior school experience. A willingness to work collaboratively in a strong team environment to engage in the teaching and learning of WA curriculum for lower school and senior school is desirable. Experience in teaching students with varying literacy levels, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and those with special needs will be highly regarded.
Our School
At Halls Creek 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.
The Location and Community
Halls Creek DHS is situated in the heart of the Kimberley. Halls Creek is the gateway to a range of world-renowned natural attractions, including the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle ranges of Purnululu National Park, and Wolfe Creek Crater National Park.
For more information about Halls Creek visit Halls Creek Tourism - Halls Creek Tourism.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 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 Halls Creek District High 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 Lynne Dowman, Associate Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Halls Creek, by telephoning (08) 9171 5555 or emailing lynne.dowman@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Lynne Dowman on 0439 961 955.
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 three (3) 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; and
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
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, 4 November 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.