This is a thirty-six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.

Wananami Remote Community School is located on Mount Barnett Station in the spectacular Kimberley Region of Western Australia, approximately 500kms north of Broome. While Wananami is situated in the community of Kupungarri/Mount Barnett, it services three communities: Imintji, Kupungarri and Dodnun, all found along the iconic Gibb River Road. Students travel from Imintji and Dodnun by bus for up to an hour each way to and from school. The surrounding gorges, rivers and rangers are utilised by the school where our students undertake on-country learning experiences and other activities such as swimming lessons.

The school provides teaching and learning programs from Kindergarten to Year 12, for predominantly Indigenous students, aged between 4 and 17 years. Most students come from an Aboriginal English or English as a second dialect background and many are familiar with the local Aboriginal language, 'Ngarinyin'. Despite the school's isolated location, many programs and facilities are available to the students including wifi, satellite internet, fibre optic connection between classrooms, a range of digital learning equipment and a fully equipped kitchen. There are 5 classrooms including a new Early Childhood Centre utilised for Kindilink.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the children in our community. The successful applicant will ideally be able to show exemplary teaching skills, be highly motivated and enthusiastic. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to work in a team environment and have a commitment to both play-based learning and explicit teaching. The successful applicant will ideally also possess a high level of interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff and community members to develop a culturally responsive learning environment. In addition, Wananami RCS prioritises a culture of continual reflection and improvement by empowering staff to work together to use student achievement data, set goals and develop instructional strategies that are responsive to student needs. The successful applicant will also be required to demonstrate experience implementing whole school approaches outlined in the school’s business and operational plans, including Let’s Decode, Heggerty PA, Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI), Spelling Mastery and Daily Reviews.

The Early Childhood Teacher will ideally be a team player, with an enthusiastic approach to engaging students to do their best and a willingness to learn and adopt a trauma responsive approach and restorative practices. You will be expected to be able to show data-driven teaching practices alongside a play-based approach and a good understanding of how to establish a positive classroom environment, fostering high care and expectations. Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of the core frameworks: National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.

It is ideal that the successful Early Childhood Educator provides both differentiated and individualised instruction, incorporating proven strategies to support students with special education needs and has experience or a desire to work with students from Aboriginal families and promote pride in self and culture.

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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20,870 per year
• Locality allowance of $4,798 per year
• 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Airconditioning Subsidy
• Vehicle 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 this opportunity, please contact Joseph Lockhart, Principal, on (08) 9981 4440 or  joseph.lockhart@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Megan McBeath, Program Coordinator on 0413 434 859 or megan.mcbeath@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 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: SS/TCH918680

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 Friday, 11 October 2024

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