This is a three (3) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024 with possible extension.
Our vision at Djugerari is to provide a safe, caring, and culturally-inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of each individual. Students have the capabilities to contribute to community, are proud of their culture and strive to reach their full academic potential.
We are an active member of the Kimberley Schools Project, and our staff are trained in and deliver targeted learning in Literacy and Mathematics.
The location and community
Djugerari Remote Community School is a small school located in the Fitzroy Valley in WA. The surrounding topography is breath-taking, the silence addictive.
There are 16 houses in Djugerari Community, and everyone is required to travel to Fitzroy Crossing to access a range of facilities and services. We are a friendly collaborative community, characterised by openness and a willingness to include new members.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Ideally, you are an experienced student-centred practitioner who builds positive relationships. Building a sense of being, belonging and becoming are essential to our context. You should ideally have a passion and dedication for learning and teaching.
The successful applicant will ideally need to be an enthusiastic, driven team player, who participates in school planning and curriculum development, contributing to our culture of sharing and collegiate support.
The successful applicant will have strong Literacy and Numeracy curriculum knowledge and skills, and a commitment to improving student achievement through the effective use of whole-school individualised approaches, early intervention, and the integrated use of ICT.
A sound understanding of the cultural context of Djugerari Community on Ngurrara Country would be an advantage, but a commitment to the Aboriginal Cultural Standards is essential.
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:
- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18,120 a year
- Locality allowance of $4,381 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Free Housing
- Free relocation
- Attraction and retention initiative (please see more information below)
Teachers and school administrators employed at Djugerari Remote Community 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.
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 this opportunity, please contact Karen Crooke, Principal on 9981 4460 or karen.crooke@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
- 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 CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV should demonstrate your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
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: SS/TCH917892
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
