This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online or hedlandshs.wa.edu.au
The Role
Teachers in the Hedland SHS English team are focused on facilitating outstanding student outcomes and empowering every learner. We are a collaborative, supportive and close-knit team in a way that only a high-quality regional school can be. Our data-informed practice ensures improvement for all students.
The Literacy Specialist will be a critical part of the English team, but will also lead Hedland SHS staff to improve literacy outcomes for students in all curriculum areas.
The successful applicant will have a deep knowledge of literacy diagnostic testing and intervention programs, with a proven ability to improve student literacy levels. They will design and implement suitable intervention programs suited to student need, including but not limited to individual student literacy planning, small group interventions, NAPLAN/OLNA preparation programs and whole class literacy support planning. It is envisaged these programs will be developed to cater for students in all cohorts and learning areas.
As an expert practitioner you will ideally deomonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, ensuring the learning needs of all students are met. You will lead the development of innovative classroom literacy practices to provide integrated, personalised, authentic and relevant literacy learning experiences for students.
The role may also require the delivery of targeted literacy professional learning for other Hedland SHS staff and supporting learning areas to design and implement whole-school literacy initiatives.
This position is a full time FTE with the successful applicant teaching a 0.6 FTE in the English learning area and 0.4 FTE as the Literacy Specialist.
Hedland SHS committed to providing cutting edge professional learning for our staff, with access to opportunities on site and at other regional locations and the city. We have highly developed partnerships with schools across the state, creating programs that provide students with high quality learning materials while we support them to become confident leaders and engaged community members. The strength of diversity in language and culture at our school is unmatched and will offer new and challenging experiences to teachers at all levels, both primary and secondary trained.
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 $10 210 a year
- district allowance of $9 299 a year
- temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 677 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
- travel concession
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Hedland Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 677 (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 Laura Francis, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1900 or email Laura.Francis@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Laura Francis, Deputy Principal at Laura.Francis@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 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: IPS/TCH962389
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 Wednesday, 30 April 2025
