This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Mount Magnet District High School places a high priority on addressing the learning and social-emotional needs of all students, as well as respecting diverse cultures and traditions. We have high expectations of all students. Language and culture are highly respected by all staff members.
Aboriginal Language and Culture are taught explicitly and can be incorporated throughout the curriculum. The Aboriginal Cultural standards Framework underpins the goal for all staff members to be culturally competent. Our school and town are located in Badimia Country, with a number of students and staff members closely connected to and continuing language and culture.
We have strong relationships with families and the community, including external agencies and organisations partnering with the school. Our caring and committed staff strive to meet the needs of every student every day throughout curriculum and wellbeing programs.
Mount Magnet is a small, desert township with a rich mining and agricultural history, located 565 km north-east of Perth on the Great Northern Highway.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mountmagnetdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
This role will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship-focused and passionate about creating exciting learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn for all students.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop high level teaching skills in a supportive environment in order to significantly improve the future of students at educational risk. You should be a Teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning. Professional knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice and supporting students’ social and emotional wellbeing is preferred. A sound understanding of The Western Australian Curriculum and the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework are essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to collaborate with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships are highly desirable.
In this role, you will be a highly valued member of our staff. As a member of a culturally responsive and inclusive school, one of your key priorities will include providing all students with opportunities to achieve success through education.
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 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 Mount Magnet 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 Jake Nelson, Principal, on (08) 9963 3800 or emailing jake.nelson@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. 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 CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV should demonstrate your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
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/TCH958126
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, 21 March 2025
