This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
At Manjimup Senior High School (SHS), our approach to learning recognises the uniqueness of individuals and the importance of building relationships. As an Independent Public School (IPS) catering for students from Year 7 to 12 we provide a supportive and caring environment equipping students with a strong sense of self-worth, leadership, civic and environmental responsibility.
We want our students to achieve success and meet future challenges with confidence and skill. At Manjimup SHS, we provide an extensive and challenging curriculum. In addition to our excellent ATAR courses, we also offer vocational courses in agriculture, automotive, business, furniture, graphic design, metals engineering, sport and recreation.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.manjimupshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Manjimup SHS is seeking to appoint an energetic and motivated individual to fill the role of Teacher - Health and Physical Education and join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate and dedicated educator who develops strong positive relationships with staff, students and the wider community. They will ideally provide students with a purposeful and engaging learning experience to develop their skills, knowledge, and understandings related to HPE, supported by a variety of approaches to learning. The capacity to deliver Physical Education Studies, Outdoor Education or Certificate II Sport and Recreation courses would be beneficial.
Ideally, the successful applicant should have high expectations, display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies, and could establish and maintain a positive and engaging classroom-learning environment. The successful applicant will have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment within the HPE department and wider school community.
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:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 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 Ben Lagana, Principal on (08) 9771 3400 or emailing ben.lagana@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Ben Lagana on 0421 633 573.
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 (2) 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/TCH919389
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 Wednesday, 9 October, 2024.
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
