This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Kambalda West District High School (DHS) is seeking a Mathematics Teacher to join their high quality regional school.
Kambalda West DHS is a friendly and caring school with dedicated and enthusiastic teachers that caters for both primary and secondary schooling in the Kambalda community. We value the support and participation of the community that partners the school to ensure the best possible outcome for every student. With a focus on Citizenship and Success, the core values of REACH (respect, excellence, aspiration, connection and harmony) are embedded in everything we do.
District High Schools are truly unique environments where children are able to develop academically, socially and emotionally in a family environment with students from pre-kindy to Year 12. All students have access to well-equipped facilitates including computing, physical education, music and specialised teaching areas. The transition between early childhood, primary and secondary schooling is seamless with a whole school approach being applied to all activities and learning across the school.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kambaldawestdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should have a passion for Mathematics and have the ability to implement instructional strategies that maximise students’ engagement in their learning and motivate both junior and senior school students to achieve to their full potential. You will ideally be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially with other staff.
The successful applicant will ideally provide high-quality teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students. You should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and be able to teach students of varying ability levels, differentiating the curriculum across Year 7 to 12 in a highly engaging manner.
Primary qualified teachers with secondary teaching experience or a willingness to work in the secondary space are encouraged to apply!
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 a year
- locality allowance of $827 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 Tara Schmidt, Principal, 9027 2950 or emailing Tara.schmidt@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 (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to two (2) 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: SS/TCH926647
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 Tuesday, 29 October 2024