We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving Literacy and Numeracy outcomes for every child, focusing on their Social and Emotional Learning every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally be student centred, and team focused, possessing the ability to build strong professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents and carers. You will ideally possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner.
Our school is seeking teachers whose focus is on optimising learning though a strong reflective, collaborative practice guided by student results and importantly aligned to our 'Agreed Approach' and 2023-2027 Business Plan. Professional Learning Communities are embedded throughout the school, with all staff engaged and contributing to fortnightly meetings guided by Action Learning Models.
Suitable applicants will ideally use exemplary evidence-based teaching practices that result in high levels of engagement, achievement and progress for all students. Teachers who can differentiate the curriculum through ‘best practice’ lesson design and innovative and flexible program delivery are encouraged to apply.
The School
Donnybrook District High School (DHS) is a combined school (Kindergarten to Year 10) situated on two sites that lie 1.5 kilometres apart. Donnybrook DHS services the communities of Donnybrook, Kirup and Balingup. We are a truly distinctive and welcoming learning environment that has the potential to offer both Primary and Secondary students an array of opportunities that develop them academically, socially and emotionally.
Find out more about our school by visiting Donnybrook District High School or Schools Online
For more information about Donnybrook visit Visitors Guide » Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
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:
- 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
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?
You are encouraged to contact James Milne Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Donnybrook, by telephoning (08) 9732 4400 or emailing james.milne@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.
- 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
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, 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 of up to three (3) pages 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/TCH911904
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday 14 August 2024
