This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Donnybrook District High School (DHS) is looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Mathematics teacher with the commitment and drive to engage our Year 7-10 students in all aspects of the mathematics learning area.
At Donnybrook DHS, we provide high levels of care using education as an opportunity to engage students in life-long learning. Our teachers embrace whole-school pedagogical practices, with a specific focus on creating engaging and highly impactful lessons. Our collaborative approach to teacher development supports staff to enhance their expertise in these areas. A willingness and capacity to collaborate, reflect and learn are essential.
Donnybrook DHS provides education to students from K-10. As a school, we are also committed to strengthening our individual pathway planning to support all our students to achieve success in Senior School beyond Donnybrook DHS.
This is a truly unique opportunity that is yours to embrace and cultivate. If this is what you are seeking, then you are encouraged to apply and use the application process to showcase your skills and vision for our school.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.donnybrook.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should possess the professional knowledge, understanding, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant Mathematics curriculum through finely crafted programs that emphasises both practical and theoretical knowledge and is tailored to student needs and interests. This position entails the ability to access data to differentiate curriculum, embed cross curricular focuses, including the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), DigiTech, and implement innovative approaches to improve outcomes using multi-age group planning. You would build positive relationships with students while focusing on their strengths. A sense of adventure is desired to harness your passion for educating our students to help them determine and develop future pathways.
You would ideally be highly motivated, student and relationship focused, and able to provide engaging, data driven, and meaningful learning experiences. You should utilise research-informed initiatives and be able to work effectively within a dynamic team. This should involve reflecting upon and assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice, as well as cultivating a safe learning environment, underpinned by our core values of Consider, Aspire, Respect and Engage. As we continue our focus on Social and Emotional Learning, it is imperative for the successful applicant to incorporate strategies that support students to develop competencies which including, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
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:
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
Teachers and school administrators employed at Donnybrook District High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 (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.
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 Fiona Hunter Associate Principal, on (08) 9732 4300 or emailing fiona.hunter@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 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: IPS/TCH914580
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 Friday, 13 September 2024
