There are two (2) permanent full-time positions commencing Term 1, 2025
Meekatharra District High School (DHS) is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our dedicated team.
Why choose Meekatharra DHS?
At Meekatharra DHS we have high expectations to become lifelong learners, show respect for culture, ourselves and others and strive for a strong future. We are a close-knit and friendly learning community, who bring diversity and broad educational backgrounds.
Meekatharra is located in the beautiful Murchison region. Students and families at our school are proud to live ‘on country’ and make the most of the rich natural beauty and resources that surround us.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the children in our community. The successful applicant will ideally be able to show exemplary teaching skills, be highly motivated and enthusiastic. The successful applicant should have the ability to work in a team environment and have a commitment to both play-based learning and explicit teaching. The successful applicant should possess a high level of interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members particularly with the new Scaling Up Success project. We are seeking an applicant who will ideally have the knowledge and experience to embed whole school programs, including InitiaLit, Prime Mathematics and Positive Behaviour Supports.
The Early Childhood Teacher will ideally be a team player, with an enthusiastic approach to engaging students to do their best and a willingness to learn and adopt a trauma responsive approach and restorative practices. You will ideally be able to show data-driven teaching practices and a good understanding of how to establish a positive classroom environment, fostering high care and expectations. Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of the core frameworks: National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.
It is ideal that the successful Early Childhood Educator provides both differentiated and individualised instruction, incorporating proven strategies to support students with special education needs and has experience or a desire to work with students from Aboriginal families and promote pride in self and culture.
In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants in their last 6-12 months of their qualification may be considered.
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:
- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13730 per year
- District allowance of $3210 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $8500 see info below.
- 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Teachers and school administrators employed at Meekatharra District High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $8500 (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 Narelle Bubb, Principal, on (08) 9981 0800 or emailing narelle.bubb@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Narelle Bubb on 0422 335 672
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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- 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 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 two (2) 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/TCH944842
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 January 2025
