Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH906341
Appointment Pool
Donnybrook District High School (DHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Secondary Generalist Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Professional Benefits
Working at Donnybrook District High School provides you with the many professional and personal benefits of working for the Department of Education including:
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 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
Teachers and school administrators employed at Donnybrook District High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 (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 in this school.
Donnybrook District High School (DHS) is looking to appoint passionate and enthusiastic teachers with the commitment and drive to engage our Year 7-10 students in all learning areas. Our school provides students with an opportunity to grow and learn within a middle school model and teachers are required to teach across more than one learning area. Donnybrook DHS explores specialist community programs including The Young Innovators, Well Rounded Athlete Program, Youth Emergency Services, STEM EV, Catering program and AdventureWorks programs in response to meeting the expectations of our school community. Communication and collaboration with parents, carers and the wider school community are vital to meet community expectations and form an integral component of our school culture.
At Donnybrook DHS, we provide high levels of care using education as an opportunity to engage students in life-long learning. Our teachers embrace whole-school pedagogical practices, with a specific focus on creating engaging and highly impactful lessons. Our collaborative approach to teacher development supports staff to enhance their expertise in these areas. A willingness and capacity to collaborate, reflect and learn are essential.
The successful applicant should ideally possess the professional knowledge, understanding, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant curriculum through a finely crafted programs that emphasises both practical and theoretical knowledge and is tailored to student needs and interests. This position entails the ability to utilise data to differentiate curriculum, embed cross curricular focuses, including the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), DigiTech, and implement innovative approaches to improve outcomes using multi-age group planning. You would build positive relationships with students while focusing on their strengths. A sense of adventure is desired to facilitate students developing the social and emotional awareness of students in conjunction with our partnership with AdventureWorks.
You would ideally be highly motivated, student and relationship focused, and able to provide engaging, data driven, and meaningful learning experiences. You should utilise research-informed initiatives and be able to work effectively within a dynamic team. This should involve reflecting upon and assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice, as well as cultivating a safe learning environment, underpinned by our core values of Consider, Aspire, Respect and Engage. As we continue our focus on Social and Emotional Learning, it is imperative for the successful applicant to incorporate strategies that support students to develop competencies which include the CASEL Framework including, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
Donnybrook DHS provides education to students from K-10. As a school, we are also committed to strengthening our individual pathway planning to support all our students to achieve success in Senior School beyond Donnybrook DHS.
This is a truly unique opportunity that is yours to embrace and cultivate. If this is what you are seeking, then you are encouraged to apply and use the application process to showcase your skills and vision for our school.
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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 Donnybrook District High School can be found by visiting www.donnybrook.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Fiona Hunter, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Donnybrook, by telephoning (08) 9732 4300 or emailing fiona.hunter@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Fiona Hunter on 0431 975 569.
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 three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages 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.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements.
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- 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 4:30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 17 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
