Northam Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Health and Physical Education for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Northam SHS has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts. With over 600 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Northam Senior High School is a school where everyone matters and where the school vision of “A Community United” is underpinned by our values of Connection, Courage, Collaboration and Communication. We work in partnership with students, staff, parents/carers and the community to achieve the best results for all.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.northamshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Northam Senior High School Health and Physical Education department is a collaborative, caring, enthusiastic team that prides itself on the inclusive environment they foster. We offer a wide range of lower school elective courses and have well-established programs in Upper School.
Applicants with experience or willingness to develop to be able to deliver the following are encouraged to apply:
- Outdoor Education
- Health Studies
- Physical Education Studies
- Certificate Courses
- 7-10 Health and Physical Education
Educators that are reflective, highly organised, eager to contribute to a team culture and would like to develop their own, others and students’ capacity are encouraged to apply. Northam SHS is a PBS school and applicants with the ability to positively influence student behaviours using this framework is desirable.
The Location and Community
Located in the heart of the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, and much, much more. The Avon River flows through the town and has an abundance of bird life, including the unique white swan. Spanning the river next to the Visitor Centre is the pedestrian suspension bridge, which is the longest of its kind in Australia.
For more information about Northam visit Shire of Northam
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:
- attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020.00 a year
- 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?
For more information about requirements or training opportunities associated with the positions identified within this pool, applicant’s are strongly encouraged to contact Jovan Duricic, Heading of Learning Area on (08) 9621 6300 or emailing jovan.duricic@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Jovan Duricic on 0429 106 467.
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
- Complete 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 three to four (3-4) 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/TCH915617
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 September 2024
