This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

For Our Elders - Meekatharra

At Meekatharra District High School (DHS) we have high expectations to become lifelong learners, show respect for culture, ourselves and others and strive for a strong future. We are a close-knit and friendly learning community, who bring diversity and broad educational backgrounds.

Meekatharra is located in the beautiful Murchison region. Students and families at our school are proud to live ‘on country’ and make the most of the rich natural beauty and resources that surround us.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

This position is well suited to a recent graduate as well as to those with Primary teaching experience. The successful applicant should be highly motivated and energetic, and prepared to work with students from diverse backgrounds in a rural setting. You should ideally possess the qualities to promote excellence, build effective teams and implement an innovative curriculum. You will ideally possess and utilise excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. You should be a team player with a positive mindset.

Teachers who can create learning environments that are engaging, challenging and that cater for the range of needs which will ensure student achievement will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should use effective whole-school behaviour management strategies to establish and maintain an organised, orderly, and learning-focused classroom.

In this role you will be a highly valued member of our staff. As a culturally responsive and inclusive school, one of your key priorities will include providing all students with opportunities to achieve success through education. We will support you with additional professional development across various teaching areas and look for your commitment to professional development to further develop your teaching practices.

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 $13,730 per year
• Locality allowance of $1,829 a year
• Attraction and Retention Incentive of $17,000 see info below
• 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

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

Teachers and school administrators employed at Meekatharra District High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $17,000 (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 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.

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 Narelle Bubb, Principal, on (08) 9981 0800 or emailing narelle.bubb@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

• Compete 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 CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV should demonstrate your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.

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/TCH908018

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 Tuesday, 13 August 2024.