Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH820972
Ongoing Appointment Pool – 9 months
This is an open pool for Primary and Secondary Teachers at Norseman District High School (DHS), and you can apply at any time within the 2023 school year.
We currently have the following positions available:
- 1 x - fixed term (9 months) full-time position as a Secondary Generalist Teacher
- 1 x - - fixed term (9 months) full-time position as a Primary Teacher
Professional Benefits
Working at Norseman DHS provides you with the many professional and personal benefits of working for the Department of Education including:
- attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of 10,210 a year
- locality allowance of $1,091 a year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000 see info below
- 10.5 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
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 Norseman District High School in 2023 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000 (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 ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply to this school
About the role
We are looking for passionate individuals to make a valuable addition to our collegiate teaching team in this rewarding role.
This role will suit applicants who are highly motivated, student and relationship focused and able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful academic and pastoral care learning experiences.
Suitable applicants are encouraged to share their experiences and strengths as these will inform appointments from this pool.
We are looking for applicants who can develop a supportive and positive learning environment, possess high level interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Suitable applicants will ideally elicit positive student behaviour using a positive behaviour in schools (PBS) approach. They should have a commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes including the use of data.
In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered.
We will also consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying.
Our School
Norseman DHS is a Level 4 District High School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our school is unique in that we have a population of children from interstate, other parts of WA and the 'Norseman Locals' creating an environment that is rich in diversity and opportunities to learn from each other. The traditional owners the Ngadju people have a broad understanding of the land, a passionate culture and are wonderful supporters of the school.
Our relative low student numbers allow our quality and passionate staff opportunities to individualise the curriculum to meet the childrens' needs. There is a wonderful balance of staff from beginning teachers to very experienced staff who very much value working collaboratively and put in a huge effort to deliver creative and inspirational lessons. The school boasts a strong ICT focus with iPads being used in all classes to develop 21st century learners. Our school bus is used frequently to offer a wide range of learning and sporting activities and opportunities for the children.
The location and community
Norseman is the last major town in Western Australia before heading east across the Nullabor Plain. Norseman is only two hours’ drive from both Kalgoorlie and Esperance and is home to wonderful spring wildflower displays.
For more information about Norseman visit Destination Norseman
The Recruitment Process
This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities that may arise during the 2023 school year. We do, however, have regular intakes where our selection panel convene to assess new applications.
You are encouraged to use the intake deadlines below as a guide for submitting your application, depending on your preferred commencement date if you are successful.
- Tuesday, 16 May 2023
- Tuesday, 6 June 2023
- Tuesday, 27 June 2023
New, completed applications received by midnight on the above dates will be reviewed by the selection panel for each intake.
We will also consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying.
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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Norseman District High School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Blake O'Halloran, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Norseman, by telephoning (08) 9083 9000 or emailing blake.ohalloran@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A one to two (1 to 2) page statement addressing Professional Practice domain that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school. Professional Practice and Professional Engagement will be addressed at a later stage on the recruitment process.
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before midnight (WST) on the intake date.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
