This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension
The WA College of Agriculture - Narrogin provides day and residential students with a range of agricultural-based curricula from Years 10 to 12. We are located on the outskirts of Narrogin, 195 kms south-east of Perth and function across three sections: Class, Farm and Trades in addition to being a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 50506). We have approximately 150 students enrolled for 2025 who come from across WA due to their interest in our particular agricultural context.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.narroginag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for a successful applicant capable of leading a vibrant and diverse team of teachers across a range of subject areas. Experience in leading Teaching for Impact and the core elements of the Quality Teaching Strategy would be ideal, as would leading Special Educational Needs (SEN) planning and reporting.
The successful applicant should ideally have a proven capacity for leading learning, be committed to our developing celebration of diversity and possess the ability to inspire a team to reflect, diversify and improve on educational practice. Through understanding the range of School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements across the college, the successful candidate will ideally be organisationally efficient and strategically minded moving forward. The willingness to work collaboratively in team environments, and contextually collaborate with our Trades and Farm teachers and trainers to ensure learning is cross-curricular would be highly regarded
This is a 1.0 FTE fixed-term position, with the teaching component load to be negotiated with the Deputy Principal. We welcome applications from aspirational Level 3 practitioners as well as experienced ones.
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
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 see info below
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at WA College of Agriculture - Narrogin 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?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joan Armstrong, Deputy Principal on (08) 9881 9797 or emailing joan.armstrong@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:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resource
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
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/SA938399
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 Friday, 6 December 2024
