This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Meekatharra District High School (DHS) is seeking a motivated and engaging Teacher - Secondary Generalist to join their friendly and supportive team.
Why choose Meekatharra DHS?
At Meekatharra DHS we have high expectations to become lifelong learners, show respect for culture, ourselves and others and strive for a strong future. We are a close-knit and friendly learning community, who bring diversity and broad educational backgrounds.
Meekatharra is located in the beautiful Murchison region. Students and families at our school are proud to live ‘on country’ and make the most of the rich natural beauty and resources that surround us.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
This position is well suited to a teacher who is highly motivated, energetic, and prepared to work with students from diverse backgrounds in a rural setting. The right person will understand the importance of effective relationsips to support the participation and engagement of secondary students to ensure strong individual pathways for the future.
Meekatharra DHS is committed to appointing staff who are the right fit for our students and community. We have a strong commitment to delivering high quality and engaging learning experiences, and as such, the successful applicant will ideally possess the following attributes:
- Interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Capacity to build positive relationships with all students, teachers, families and the wider community.
- Commitment to the school’s whole school approach to pedagogy and positive behaviour.
- Engage in reflective practice, informed by classroom observations, and student feedback
- Capacity to collaboratively plan and facilitate curriculum and lesson design.
- Strong, relational classroom management skills
- Data analysis skills and evidence-based planning to improve student outcomes.
- An effective understanding of Trauma Informed practice.
- The successful applicant will ideally display a commitment to delivering individualised and highly engaging lessons across learning areas.
Opportunities exist to lead in areas that you are passionate about!
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 per year
- Locality allowance of $1,829 a year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $17,000 see info below
- 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Teachers and school administrators employed at Meekatharra District High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $17,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 Narelle Bubb, Principal, on (08) 9981 0800 or emailing narelle.bubb@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 CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV should demonstrate your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
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/TCH917211
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 (AWST) on Monday, 9 September 2024
