This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension
Narembeen is a high performing school situated 270km east of Perth. Our mission is to ensure that all students are challenged to pursue excellence and attain their full potential through engagement in quality learning programs. Leadership is fostered, creativity nurtured, individuality respected, and values developed and promoted. Our students are motivated to learn, and we strive to achieve excellent results academically, on the sports field and socially. As a K - 10 school, we have seamless transition into our high school and our older students are wonderful role models. The behaviour of our students in all year levels is exemplary and we are proud of the standards we uphold. We can spend all our time making a difference as teachers as the management of behaviour is not an issue.
The staff are a professional team who provide a supportive culture and a positive work environment. We completed our Public-School Review in 2021, receiving a five-year return, and the staff, passionate about supporting every child’s learning goals, were rewarded with the acknowledgement that “The performance of your school, determined through your self-assessment and validated by the review team, has been confirmed to be outstanding.” In 2022, we won the Department of Education Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Primary) Award, recognition for the great work we have done to ensure that the culture of our school is second to none. We were also a finalist in the Department of Education Excellence in Leadership Award in 2023.
Our actions are guided by four core values: Learning, Excellence, Equity and Care. We aim, at all times, to provide a safe, supportive, positive, inclusive and caring environment that promotes values and resilience, celebrates success and encourages excellence, respect and integrity. Our mission is to ensure that all students are challenged to pursue excellence and attain their full potential through engagement in quality learning programs. Leadership is fostered, creativity nurtured, individuality respected, and values developed and promoted. Our students are motivated to learn, and we strive to achieve excellent results academically, on the sports field and socially. As a K - 10 school, we have seamless transition into our high school and our older students are wonderful role models. The behaviour of all of our students is exemplary and we are proud the standards we uphold. We are able to spend all of our time making a difference as teachers and the management of behaviour is not an issue.
Since the school has a long history of academic and sporting success, we continue to attract quality personnel who are committed to the school and community. Our students are highly engaged, our classes are small, and the parent body is supportive of all of our endeavours. The staff are a professional team who provide a progressive, collegial work culture and a positive work environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should be enthusiastic about impacting the lives of students. They would need to be able to provide engaging activities which would facilitate students learning, ensuring that their potential was reached. Further, they would demonstrate the ability to work as a productive member of our team and work collaboratively with other members the team. They would also need to be organised and able to work independently. Finally, they would need to be improvement focused and willingly participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities and continually reflect on their own teaching practice to enhance student learning and achievement outcomes. .
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 $8,020 per year
- Locality allowance of $166 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
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 Christine Arnold, Principal on (08) 9064 7286 or emailing Christine.Arnold@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Chris Arnold on 0428 647 293.
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 (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 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 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/TCH921783
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, October 25 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.
