We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Health and Physical Education for 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.
Broome SHS, winner of the WA School of the Year for 2012, is now one of the premier high schools in the state. A high performing school with a diverse student population, including 40% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the school has grown to 800 enrolments and offers a wide range of subjects through to Year 12.
Our Broome SHS vision is to realise the potential of every student to achieve personal excellence in all endeavours. We do this by providing a safe and caring learning environment with a focus on excellence, through high quality teaching and positive respectful relationships.
The Location and Community
Broome is a vibrant and attractive coastal town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. As a tourist town, Broome is well resourced regarding facilities and services.
For more information about Broome visit Destination – Broome.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.broomeshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Broome SHS are seeking applicants who are relationship-focused, energetic and passionate about creating exciting, culturally responsive learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn in students in Health and Physical Education.
Suitable applicants will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to promote the school in the broader community.
Suitable applicants will ideally be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. They will ideally be a strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills. Suitable applicants should be self-reflective and innovative with the capacity to incorporate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to create an environment conducive to learning. They should also have the skills to differentiate content in lessons to provide purposeful and relevant learning experiences that cater for a range of student learning needs.
Suitable applicants will ideally have training and experience in teaching Year 7 to 10 Health and Physical Education, and ideally, experience, knowledge and capacity to teach General Health Education, ATAR Physical Education and/or Outdoor Studies Education courses. A willingness to work collaboratively with others to value-add to teaching programs and resources for Health and Physical Education, and the ability to work within a team to facilitate the effective coordination of sporting carnivals, events and camps is highly essential.
The following qualities are considered highly desirable but not essential: experience teaching students with varying literacy levels, Aboriginal students, and those with Special Needs; and up to date qualifications that enhance Health and Physical Education and Outdoor Education programs, which may include Surf Rescue, Bronze Medallion, and bus licence.
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 $10,210 a year
- Locality allowance of $3,469 a 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
- Air Conditioning Subsidy
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 Dan Walker, Deputy Principal on 08 9195 3100 or dan.walker@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 three (3) 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 three (3) 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/TCH918416
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 September 2024
