We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher K-6 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.
At Boddington District High School (DHS) we hold high expectations of the children and young people in our care – as well as of ourselves and our colleagues. As a school we continuously reflect on our performance, seek feedback on how we can improve, and work together to support change. Our aim is to create a school where every student experiences a sense of connectedness and belonging to the school community, of being known as an individual, and where staff care about every student’s overall progress and wellbeing. We believe that ‘Every student matters, everyday’ at Boddington DHS and through working in partnership with our community, that all students will ‘learn, grow and succeed’.
Located 120 kilometres south-east of Perth, Boddington DHS offers courses from Kindergarten to Year 10. We attract students from the local community as well as students from Quindanning, Wandering, Bannister and Crossman. We offer the successful applicant the opportunity to work in a positive, welcoming and supportive school environment that has the benefits of a country, close knit community combined with close proximity to the metropolitan area.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.boddingtondhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will have a high level of community engagement and understand how to build positive relationships with students, staff, families and external agencies. They will have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful whilst pursuing excellence in their teaching. Suitable applicants will be committed to putting students first in their decision-making and undertaking the hard work that is inherent in delivering a motivating and quality educational program. They must believe that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students and high standards of achievement. Through performance management, teachers will be expected to use student performance data, particularly in literacy and numeracy, to demonstrate a years’ worth of progress from a years’ worth of teaching, for every child.
Suitable applicants will be confident in the integration of digital technologies across the curriculum to enhance student outcomes. They will be motivated, reflective teachers who seek out new opportunities and are focused on their professional growth. Teachers who have additional expertise, skills and knowledge that can add value to the development of whole school programs will be viewed favourably.
Applicants will support major school directions and be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives. The learning environment they create will be engaging, challenging, and caring, and cater for the range of needs which will see all students make progress. You will use effective behaviour management strategies to establish and maintain an organised, orderly and learning-focused classroom.
Suitable applicants must display knowledge and understanding of the effective use of explicit teaching strategies and be dedicated and committed to improving student learning through continual teacher improvement and accountability. Teachers who have experience in implementing high Impact teaching strategies including daily reviews, engagement norms, checking for understanding and explicit instruction are encouraged to apply. Experience with teaching Stepping Stones Mathematics, Spelling Mastery, Maths Mastery, Soundswrite and Heggarty is also highly desirable.
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:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 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.
Mobility appointments for permanent, metropolitan and south west teachers
Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
Find out if you are eligible on IKON.
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Danielle Roache, Principal on (08) 9884 2900 or emailing Danielle.Roache@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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- 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 (1) 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: IPS/TCH937854
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 December 2024
