We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Secondary Generalist 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.
At Waroona District High School (DHS), we pride ourselves on our unique and supportive learning environment. Being a District High School we are in the unique position of being able to offer students an educational journey that commences in Kindergarten and continues in the same school until the end of Year 10. We have approximately 290 students in the school. Consequently, our school is highly supportive and safe for students who are able to form quality relationships with staff and their peers over their K-10 educational journey. We are a Positive Behaviour Support school prioritising whole school collaboration, engaging staff, students and parents in developing and evolving shared expectations.
Waroona DHS is situated in a beautiful garden setting close to the town centre and adjacent to a modern recreation and aquatic centre. The size and nature of Waroona District High School provides the ideal environment for students to learn in a caring environment. We are fortunate to be able to offer small class sizes, experienced and dedicated teachers, Education Assistants and support staff that cater to individual academic and pastoral care needs. As students reach secondary school, our curriculum is designed to prepare students for upper secondary schooling pathways. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all students at Waroona District High School and beyond.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.waroonadhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a highly supportive environment. Flexibility and teamwork within a District High School context is integral to this role, as is a commitment to personal and professional growth. Suitable applicants will ideally exhibit high standards of professionalism and will embrace opportunities for collaboration within the school community.
As an expert practitioner, you will be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in team environments. You will ideally possess the professional knowledge, understandings and experience to develop and implement an engaging and relevant secondary school curriculum in several learning areas. Furthermore, you should possess a commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection.
The expectations in this role are about promoting an environment of active and positive learning and providing educational opportunities and activities which cater for different student learning needs and enable students to achieve success. Experience differentiating curriculum and proven outcomes catering to students with educational need will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will ideally have experience in instructional classroom management strategies for effective classroom behaviours, which facilitate learning. This focus on social and emotional development is crucial to the success of the delivery of the curriculum. The teaching expectation is every teacher is delivering explicit teaching strategies and utilising formative assessment and data analysis to provide quality and effective teaching practices that target students’ needs. As a PBS school we value quality teaching and know that we must and can provide highly effective emotional and social support to improve the academic outcomes of all students. Our staff demonstrate care for our students as individuals so that they are fully prepared for success in a rapidly changing world
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gareth Smith, Principal, on (08) 9782 7000 or emailing gareth.smith@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
- Compete 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 two (2) 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/TCH914224
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024
