This is a 5 month fixed term, part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
This is a one day per week position, available on Tuesdays only.
Our School
Australind Senior High School (SHS) is located north of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region. Australind SHS is the largest Independent Public School in the South West region of Western Australia. We are also one of the most successful, with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both ATAR and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.
The school has a student population of 1200, which creates many opportunities for students and teachers. We are committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on Quality Teaching and Learning, as detailed in our business plan. Our recent excellent Public School Review demonstrates the success of our teachers and students.
At Australind SHS, as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, the care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a strong and supportive student wellbeing structure which has been established to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.australind.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Location and Community
The Australind community is widespread and diverse with 600 of the 1200 students attending school by bus each day from Harvey, Brunswick Junction, Binningup and a range of other localities within the Harvey Shire. We have a dedicated school Board which supports our traditions, such as wearing full school uniform, and the school ethos 'Through Endeavour, Success'.
For more information about Australind visit Destination Australind.
The Role
Australind SHS is seeking to appoint an energetic and motivated Music Teacher join their friendly team. Working on Tuesdays only, the successful applicant will play a key role in delivering Certificate II in Music (CUA26206) to our students whilst teaching a range of lower and senior school Jazz and Contemporary Music contexts.
We are seeking a highly skilled teacher who builds excellent relationships with students and can recognise the current musical direction their students wish to pursue. Our ideal applicant would display their proven impact on student success through tailored curriculum delivery addressing students’ needs and student engagement whilst being an innovative individual who possesses high quality teaching skills and musical experience
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate and motivated educator, who is committed to improving outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be a collegial, effective collaborator..
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:
- temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Australind Senior High School 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?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mark Woodland, Deputy Principal on 9797 4400 or Mark.Woodland@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 one (1) page 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 one (1) page 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/TCH970434
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025
