We have the following positions available for the beginning of 2025:
2 x Teacher Primary - 12 month fixed term, full-time positions with a possible extension (24 months).
1 x Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher – 12 month fixed term, full-time positions with a possible extension (24 months).
Cocos Islands District High School (DHS) operates as a Kindergarten to Year 10 (K-10) school, split across two campuses, West Island and Home Island. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to a positive team culture and embrace a flexible approach to the unique challenges of working in a District High School.
At Cocos Islands DHS, we are committed to our vision of “high levels of learning for all students”. We offer a quality education in a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. As part of a close-knit community, our school provides a unique setting where children develop academically, socially, and emotionally from K-10. We ensure a seamless transition between early childhood, primary, and secondary schooling, applying a whole-school approach and instructional model to all learning activities.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Our Primary School team values commitment, flexibility, and adaptability, as teachers may work across either campus or in various class settings. Class structures include Multiple Age Group (MAG) classes (e.g. K-2, 3-6), split classes, and single-stream classes, with a large cohort of students from an English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) background.
We seek exceptional educators with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, dedicated to helping students achieve excellent educational outcomes. Ideal candidates should be passionate, motivated, team-oriented, and capable of working collaboratively to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the broader school community.
The successful applicants will ideally be committed to improving outcomes for every student, every day, using our whole-school approaches grounded in evidence-based instructional strategies. The ability to model and maintain high expectations in line with our school vision and adhere to our instructional model and research-supported methods will be well regarded.
Applicants should be proficient in current and effective teaching practices aligned with the school’s strategic goals. They should be capable of planning engaging programs with a deep understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. Knowledge of Explicit Instruction, High Impact Teaching Strategies, Walker Learning, Sounds-Write Synthetic Phonics, Spelling Mastery, Talk for Writing, and teaching students of EAL/D backgrounds (using the EAL/D progress map), the Science of Reading approach, and Oxford Maths is highly desirable. We are looking for candidates who can effectively use data-informed practices to differentiate instruction, leading to high achievement and progress for all students.
For ECE teachers, promoting the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards is key. ECE teachers should recognise the importance of fostering opportunities for children to interact and build trusting relationships. Programs should balance planned, purposeful play with explicit teaching of essential foundational skills and concepts.
We are seeking innovative educators with high-quality teaching skills and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. Successful candidates will ideally support current whole-school processes and display collegiality and effective collaboration.
Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning sets the standard for our learning community, aligning with our School Vision. At Cocos Islands DHS, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school where personal excellence drives our efforts, diversity is celebrated, and equity is pursued to support all students in their future pathways.
Access to Government housing is limited on Cocos Island, the successful applicants may be placed in shared accommodation.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Beth Taylor, Deputy Principal on (08) 9162 6650 or emailing Beth.Taylor2@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Sharon Spring on 0422 179 737
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 (2) 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 four (4) 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 two (2) 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/TCH922830
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, 16 October 2024.
