This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Australind Senior High School (SHS) is located north of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region. Australind SHS is the largest Independent Public School in the South West region of Western Australia. We are also one of the most successful, with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both ATAR and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.
The school has a student population of 1200, which creates many opportunities for students and teachers. We are committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on Quality Teaching and Learning, as detailed in our business plan. Our recent excellent Public School Review demonstrates the success of our teachers and students. Our English programs begin with a literacy based integrated English program, through to the suite of Year 11/12 Foundations, General English, and our highly successful English ATAR and Literature ATAR courses.
We also run a very successful Maths and Philosophy (MAPS) academic program. This program is Education Department approved and engages our academically gifted students from Years 7-10. The MAPS program supports and sets up students for success in Years 11 and 12. Our ATAR results are regularly above like schools and has seen us ranked in the top 50 schools on numerous occasions.
At Australind SHS, as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, the care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a rigorous student services and wellbeing program which has been set up to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.australind.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Location and Community
The Australind community is widespread and diverse with 600 of the 1200 students attending school by bus each day from Harvey, Brunswick Junction, Binningup and a range of other localities within the Harvey Shire. We have a dedicated school Board which supports our traditions, such as wearing full school uniform, and the school ethos 'Through Endeavour, Success'.
For more information about Australind visit Destination Australind.
The Role
Are you a positive and passionate English Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?
Australind SHS is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative English Teacher who is responsive to change and willing to cater for a variety of learning styles across Year 7 – 12 English Courses, including ATAR English, ATAR Literature and Year 11 and 12 General English courses. You should have a commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes. The capacity to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students with a range of achievement levels, language backgrounds and learning difficulties will be highly regarded. In keeping with this, the successful applicant will ideally be committed to maximising the engagement and progress of all students. Capacity and/or experience in teaching ATAR courses across the English Learning Area is desirable.
As the successful applicant, you will ideally be an enthusiastic, dedicated English teacher with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Our English department is well resourced, collaborative, and looking for innovative and committed teachers to join our team. Teachers with upper primary school experience interested in teaching in our Year 7 program are encouraged to apply.
You should be able to ideally demonstrate a strong commitment and capacity to fulfill the following:
- Plan, teach and deliver to classes in both Lower and Senior School
- Create and design face-to-face lessons with clear learning objectives and outcomes.
- Use existing learning materials and develop your own as required.
- Document and maintain assessment results in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Evaluate and monitor student learning and course progress.
- Play a role in student consultations, assessment grading and moderation.
- Create an interactive and positive learning environment for students.
With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. You will ideally be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum for English and proven teaching and learning strategies that support the development of sound literacy practice. Experience in teaching and assessing English in years 7-12 is highly desired, in addition to experience in using Learning Management Systems eg Compass, and other technologies within the classroom.
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 $2 500 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Australind Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 (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.
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 Kelly Keegans, Head of Learning Area - Science on 9797 4400 or emailing Kelly.Keegans@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 five (5) 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/TCH936613
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, 25 November 2024
