This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Bruce Rock District High School (DHS) is located 240 km from Perth and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Our moral purpose at Bruce Rock DHS is that we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, enabling our students to have the best opportunities in life.
Our students want teachers who are compassionate, caring and kind. At Bruce Rock DHS we have developed our own behaviour matrix around a positive behaviour model, which we expect all of our students to follow. An explicit teaching model is in place, and is supported through our Instructional Blueprint, which we review regularly in collaboration with staff. Whole-school programs include Spelling Mastery, Heggerty, Sounds Write, Talk for Writing and PRIME Maths. Our staff are also engaged in professional learning such as Teach Well and CMS (Classroom Management Strategies).
Find out more about our school by visiting brucerockdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are actively seeking an experienced, Secondary Generalist Teacher with exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with students, families and colleagues, with the ultimate outcome being engaged and active learning in your classroom. As a Secondary Generalist Teacher you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations and cultivate a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.
Our school offers small class sizes in our Secondary School, allowing you to focus on the individual needs of students while delivering quality curriculum through an explicit instruction model. You will be supported by a strong and knowledgeable leadership team, who provide both strong guidelines for practice and in-class coaching and mentoring.
Our students are seeking connection and direction, and teaching that invests in them and their future as strong and productive citizens of Bruce Rock. While there are some required subject areas to teach, we have the capability to tailor this role to suit your interests or qualifications as an educator. We welcome interest and applications from Primary School trained educators who are interested in exploring Secondary Teaching, and will support staff on the LEAP program.
Permanent teachers in metropolitan schools are eligible for ‘right of return’ – accepting this position will hold your permanency open at your current location for a maximum period of three years. More information is available on IKON Offer teacher mobility appointments in regional schools - Ikon - The Department of Education
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:
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 500 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Bruce Rock District High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 500 (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.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Following the registration of the new School Education Act Employees’ (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2023, please be aware that some allowance rates may change.
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 Emma Cooke, Principal on 9082 1900 or emailing Emma.Cooke@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 (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 four (4) 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/TCH938174
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 Thursday, 5 December 2024
