This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Bruce Rock District High School (DHS) is located 240 km from Perth and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Our moral purpose at Bruce Rock DHS is that we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, enabling our students to have the best opportunities in life.
Our students want teachers who are compassionate, caring and kind. We are seeking teachers who ideally expect every child to work hard, behave, and set goals for their learning, whilst making sure there are rewards in place to celebrate and recognise their hard work. At Bruce Rock DHS we have developed our own behaviour matrix around a positive behaviour model, which we expect all of our students to follow. We have also developed our own explicit teaching model, which forms part of our school Business Plan. We also use a number of programs, including; Spelling Mastery, on top of regular classroom spelling programs, Heggerty, Sounds Write, Talk for Writing, which support in-class reading programs and PRIME Maths. Our staff are also engaged in professional learning such as Teach Well and CMS (Classroom Management Strategies).
Find out more about our school by visiting brucerockdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are actively seeking an experienced Primary Teacher with exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.
Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.
Our school has a diverse student population, and students with special education needs are integrated into Primary School classes. We are seeking applicants with the professional knowledge and experience to support these students and their families, and create a calm, productive learning environment that encourages and enables all students to succeed.
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:
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 500 see info below
- 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.
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Bruce Rock District High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 500 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 Emma Cooke, Principal on 9082 1900 or emailing Emma.Cooke@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 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 four (4) 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/TCH929583
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 Monday, November 18 2024
