Who are we looking for?
Are you flexible and resilient, with the potential to quickly and easily build positive and productive relationships with staff, students and the community? Are you committed to improving outcomes for students in rural, regional and remote schools?
If so, apply to join our Teacher Flying Squad.
We are seeking applications from eligible, qualified early childhood, primary and secondary teachers available during the 2020 school year.
About the role
Flying Squad teachers fill short term, last minute vacancies in our rural, regional and remote schools.
It is important to be able to quickly and readily engage students. Our Flying Squad team have success where they can use a range of teaching skills, have a strong knowledge of the curriculum and utilise effective classroom management strategies.
Please read the attached information pack to determine if you are eligible to join our team of Flying Squad teachers.
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who are not appointed to a school for 2020. Flying Squad appointments are usually for periods of between four and ten weeks. It’s a great way to explore Western Australia while teaching in our amazing country schools.
Our Flying Squad teachers receive free travel and accommodation and receive additional allowances applicable to the school of appointment.
Do you want to know more about working and living in rural, regional and remote Western Australia?
The Department’s careers website, individual school websites, Schools Online, tourism and council websites are great sources of information about schools and locations.
Further information:
You can submit an application at any time during the term of this pool. If you are placed in the pool, you will be contacted to establish your availability for individual appointments. Placement to the pool is not a guarantee of an offer of employment.
Further information regarding this pool, including how to apply can be found in the attached information pack. This attachment contains important information regarding eligibility and the application process.
Applicants should read this information prior to submitting an application.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 30 November 2020.
