Narrogin Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of English Teachers 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.
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated, student and relationship focused and able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. We are seeking professionals who will utilise evidence based teaching practices whilst employing a range of assessment and reporting methods. Suitable applicants should have real care and consideration for students and demonstrate highly effective teaching practices and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. With effective interpersonal skills, applicants will work closely with students, teachers, and the community to instil rigour, resilience, and pride, allowing students to achieve to their full potential.
Applicants with the knowledge and skills to utilise data such as Progressive Achievement Testing (PAT), National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) to target individual students and address student needs will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will ideally reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve to their very best. Applicants with outstanding knowledge of English curriculum would be highly regarded. We are looking for applicants who are flexible and adaptive and able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching. Suitable applicants will ideally be able to deliver a curriculum which is not only engaging but is relevant and meaningful to students. You will ideally have the capacity to engage with all students, irrespective of their academic standing, be highly collaborative in working with colleagues and actively committed to your own ongoing professional growth and development. In addition, the successful applicant will ideally have real care and consideration for students with an ability to build positive relationships.
Narrogin SHS has an improvement agenda focused on improving student outcomes through consistent approaches to pedagogy and positive behaviour strategies. We require Teachers who value and can build strong positive relationships with students and the community. We are looking for applicants who can work effectively with all of our stakeholders to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. Our school has a very welcoming and supportive staff who work together to improve the learning outcomes of all students. A strong professional learning and coaching program supports new staff to grow their skills and many opportunities to attend professional learning are provided.
About the School
Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution on a whole school improvement journey encompassing Fogarty EDvance. Our new Business plan commenced this year with a clear direction based on student outcomes. We have a strong academic focus reflecting the aspirations and desires of its contributory community; an outstanding sporting record, and a long-standing commitment to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program.
The nostalgic two storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district with sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. An extensive building program has resulted in a new Hospitality Trade Training Facility, a new Administration building, and new state of the art Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS also draws students from all directions including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.nshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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)
- 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.
Mobility appointments for permanent, metropolitan and south west teachers
Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
Find out if you are eligible on IKON.
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sandii Stankovic, Principal, on (08) 9881 9300 or emailing Sandii.Stankovic@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 (2) work-related referees, with one (1) 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/TCH923965
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 November 2024
