Quairading District High School (DHS) are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Primary for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
For more than 100 years, Quairading DHS has provided an exceptional education to students from the surrounding community. We have a strong reputation for inclusivity and environmental awareness; are strongly connected to the community and together we inspire success.
Our school is located 167km from Perth and currently caters for approximately 135 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school provides a facility for Year 11 and 12 students to study through the School of Isolated and Distance Education. Five school buses service our families who live out of town.
We encourage graduate teachers to fast-track their professional journey, and experienced teachers to share their wealth of knowledge in Quairading, experiencing life in a progressive rural community. You will be provided with opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting and be coached and guided by a caring and inclusive leadership team, and experienced teaching colleagues. Staff develop and sustain strong relationships with all students at Quairading DHS, based on mutual respect. Our school is known for its 'family' atmosphere.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking to appoint collegial, effective collaborators who support current whole school processes and are committed to ongoing professional growth and development.
Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated, and skilled educators who are committed to improving the intellectual, social, and emotional wellbeing for every child, every day, through explicit teaching, whole school programs, and extracurricular activities. Applicants should display a commitment to putting students first in their decision-making and provide purposeful and relevant learning experiences that cater for differentiated student learning needs as outlined in the Western Australian Curriculum.
Suitable applicants will be committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community, in a culturally responsive manner. They will demonstrate initiative and drive to improve outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students who may experience periodic absences from school, by establishing a safe classroom environment that is welcoming to all students.
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 $8,020 per 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
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Oliver, Principal on (08) 9645 3500 or michael.oliver@education.wa.edu.au.
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- 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 work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
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.
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/TCH915307
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 September 2024
