This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025

Mingenew Primary School (PS) are seeking to employ a permanent Primary Teacher to teach in a Year 3-4 class commencing in Term 1 of 2025.

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Mingenew PS is an important and cherished part of the local community. We currently have an enrolment of 78 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Surrounded by established and productive farmland with the beautiful seaside town of Dongara only 30 minutes’ drive and the bustling regional city of Geraldton an hour away, Mingenew is a safe and vibrant community. GROH housing is available in Mingenew and the local township has a small supermarket, bakery, hotel, childcare, playgroup, polocrosse club, pony club, bowls club, tennis club and a sporting complex. In terms of employment for partners or family members there are several mining projects in the area, other schools within driving distance, health related employment, farming business and seasonal work. Local winter sports are popular and include football, hockey, and netball. On weekends and breaks there is an abundance of beautiful beaches a short drive away, camping spots and in Spring the wildflower season sees the region become a destination for families to explore the area. With Perth an easy 4 hour drive or 55 minute flight from Geraldton, Mingenew is the place perfect for people wanting a safe and accessible place to live and work.

Our students are supported by engaged families who are actively involved in their child’s education and work in partnership with staff. Our small team includes a range of experience and strengths that fosters professional collaboration and growth. At Mingenew we are very proud of our students and our community, and we have high expectations of ourselves and each other.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.mingenewps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Mingenew PS students consistently achieve excellent results in both school and system wide assessments. We are seeking a teacher who will ideally be prepared to work with us to maintain our success and understand the importance of following whole school plans, will set high expectations for themselves and their students, and work collaboratively with their colleagues and families to ensure that every student can make progress.

At Mingenew PS we use an internal instructional coach and regular collaboration time to support educators to use high quality instructional strategies and teach explicitly. We aim for high fidelity and low variance in the implementation of whole school programs in Literacy and Numeracy. You should ideally be confident in the application of explicit instruction, including the use of daily reviews and open to completing professional learning to enhance your skills as an educator. Experience implementing Sounds Write or a similar phonics program is desirable. You should utilise effective behaviour management strategies to establish and maintain an organised, orderly, and learning-focused classroom and model positive and professional communication and behaviour.

Due to the size of our school all our classrooms are multi-age and in 2025 the profile will consist of a Kindy-Pre-Primary, Year 1-2, Year 3-4, and Year 5-6 class. All classes receive some support from Education Assistants throughout the week. We have limited access to specialist teachers so whilst DOTT providers will deliver some of the specialist subject areas there is an expectation that classroom teachers will also be responsible for some of these subjects such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Health, and Technology, however applicants may also have a particular interest or skills in other subject areas including The Arts and Science.

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 per year
• Locality allowance of $166 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy

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 Norah Flanders, Principal, on (08) 9928 2700 or emailing norah.flanders@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Norah Flanders on norah.flanders@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 statement 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 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: SS/TCH917832

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 Monday, 7 October 2024