Wiluna Remote Community School (RCS) are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Secondary Generalist for fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Wiluna RCS caters for Kindergarten to Year 12 students and has a population of between 60 and 80 students. Our school staff are committed to connecting learning to the Martu Calendar, our local curriculum. The Calendar was created by local families over the last few years and ensures that learning is connected to country and culture.
Our diverse high school features teacher led projects in a Year 7/8 and 9/10 class set up. Our students are abundant with opportunities. We work with local stakeholders to offer innovative curriculum that Is tailored to the future pathways of the area.
Most students come from the town and the largest community at Bondini about 6 km east. Wiluna also attracts students from the Kutkabubba Community, 36 km north. A school bus provides transport to and from school for these students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.wilunarcs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For more information about working in Wiluna and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch our video here.
The Role
As a teacher at our school, you should work collaboratively with others to help create and maintain an engaging and stimulating learning environment for students to enjoy and will be able to help inspire them to develop a passion for learning.
Suitable applicants will ideally be able to create an effective, engaging, and inclusive learning environment based on high expectations. Suitable applicants should be positive and flexible. You should have an understanding of appropriate assessments and be able to use data to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching programs, set targets and plan for differentiated learning opportunities for all students in their class aligned strongly to the Western Australian Curriculum and the attainment of a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Knowledge of High School curriculum, OLNA, ATAR are also highly regarded for this role. Applicants should have the ability to maintain ICT due to a cohort of students doing SIDE. Applicants with Hospitality, Trade and/or VET skills would be highly considered.
This role will suit applicants who are highly motivated, relationship-focused, and passionate about creating exciting learning experiences to ignite students desire to learn. We are seeking a teacher who values relationships with students and the community, carers and parents and someone who can work effectively with all our stakeholders to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 see info below
- District allowance of $3 210 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Wiluna Remote Community 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.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emily Vandenberg, Principal on (08) 9981 8200 or emailing Emily.Vandenberg@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Emily Vandenberg on 0412 109 792
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 work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement, 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 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/TCH917574
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 December 2024
