This is a 9 month fixed term, full time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (12 months)
Corrigin District High School (DHS) is situated in the Southern Wheatbelt and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 10 (K-10). We are proud of our strong ethos of a caring, inclusive learning community where social and emotional competence, student engagement and high-quality curriculum delivery are essential to our success. Through the Resilience Project, students are encouraged to develop as grateful, empathetic and mindful individuals.
The school is fully air-conditioned, providing a pleasant learning environment throughout the year. Students are taught in traditional classrooms equipped with technologies including BenQ flat panels, laptops and iPads. Pre-primary and Kindergarten students enjoy their own outdoor nature play area, whilst other cohorts have access to nature play equipment, basketball and netball courts, a large, grassed oval, sand pit and a challenging climbing equipment.
Corrigin is an exciting and active community, located just 200km from the outskirts of Perth. Corrigin offers an environment of relaxed friendliness and pride, with a strong agricultural sector and a range of other large local employers. There are excellent facilities in town, including a hospital, local general practitioner, pharmacy, local supermarkets and shops, beauty therapists, hotel and a modern and well-established childcare facility. There are a range of high-quality sporting and recreation facilities available, including club football, hockey and netball, 50m outdoor and heated hydrotherapy pools and a 24 hour gym. From a gentle stroll around the Shopping District to an exhilarating scramble on the Corrigin Rock Trail, we have something for everyone!
Find out more about our school by visiting www.corrigindhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant K-10 Physical Education and Year 7-10 Mathematics curriculum. As part of this role, you will engage and build productive working relationships with students and be involved collaboratively with your colleagues to improve student results.
The successful applicant should have the ability to work collaboratively to plan and implement effective teaching and learning plans. Applicants will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environment and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.
With effective interpersonal skills, the successful applicant will work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. Ideally, successful applicants will challenge and confront complex and conventional practices to provide successful outcomes for students, and continually reflect on their own practices to enhance performance. The ability to adapt with and utilise technology within the Physical Education – Mathematics learning areas would be highly regarded.
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
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Following the registration of the new School Education Act Employees’ (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2023, please be aware that some allowance rates may change.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shannon Hardingham, Principal on 08 9063 4400 or emailing shannon.hardingham@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 four (4) 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/TCH960269
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 Thursday, 10 April 2025
