Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH829760
This is a thirty-six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Fitzroy Valley District High School (DHS) is seeking Secondary Generalist teachers to join our friendly and supportive team. We are seeking motivated individuals with a growth mindset, who are relationship-focused, highly motivated, and passionate about creating exciting, culturally responsive learning experiences that will ignite a desire to learn in students.
We are ideally seeking specialist secondary teachers in the following learning areas:
- Mathematics
- English
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
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Although this vacancy is listed to commence Term 1, 2024, we will happily negotiate an earlier commencement date. Applicants available in 2023 are encouraged to apply.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 per year
- Locality allowance of $4 888 per year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000 see info below
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing – With the possibility of shared accommodation with colleagues
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle Relocation
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location –click here for details.
About the role
The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to provide purposeful, engaging and relevant learning experiences that cater for the diverse learning needs of all our students. You should possess the ability to create positive and respectful relationships with students, staff and families. Outstanding curriculum knowledge, employing research-based high impact teaching strategies is desirable.
You should be well organised and have good interpersonal skills. A high level of effective classroom management and an understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will ideally have an understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. They will and be able to express their respect for and value Aboriginal culture and their connection to Country, the histories, and experiences of Aboriginal people, and see your students’ culture as a strength. You should be committed to ongoing self-reflection, expanding your knowledge, and improving practices through working collaboratively with your colleagues and the community. We are looking for applicants whose approach will be flexible and adaptive, as you understand the nuances and implications for your teaching, as you get to know your students, their families, and communities.
We will also consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying.
In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered.
Our school
Fitzroy Valley DHS enrols students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with students coming from many communities in and around Fitzroy Crossing. Our school has predominantly Aboriginal students enrolled and has a strong focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills. Trauma-informed practices are embedded into our school, and we work in partnership with other agencies to raise awareness and understanding around best practice for supporting students and families.
The location and community
The town of Fitzroy Crossing is situated on the northern bank of the Fitzroy River, approximately 2700 km from Perth and 400 km east of Broome. The town has a population of approximately 1500 people. The main cultural groups in the Fitzroy Valley are the Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Walmajarri, Nyikina and Wangkatjungka peoples.
The Fitzroy Valley community is vibrant, innovative and culturally strong. It has a long history of indigenous achievement, enterprise and locally designed and implemented programs. Whilst the Fitzroy Valley Community faces many challenges it is forward-focused and is a creative and dynamic location in which to live and work.
For more information about Fitzroy Crossing visit Destination Fitzroy Crossing.
Remote Community School
Schools in the Remote Teaching Service are located in some of the most isolated parts of the state. They may be in community settings or small towns, and the majority of students are from local Aboriginal families. They deliver flexible and innovative education programs to ensure students in remote areas have access to high quality learning programs.
Teaching in a remote school offers a range of professional opportunities for teachers who are engaging and resilient. If you are flexible and like working as part of a team, you have the opportunity to be part of this innovative learning community. Skills and interests in literacy, numeracy and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) are highly valued.
Teachers who live and work in the remote teaching service tell us that it makes them better teachers, and better people. The Department of Education also supports our teachers by providing a range of additional allowances and 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.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Fitzroy Valley DHS can be found by visiting Schools Online
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Kelly Mauger, Associate Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Fitzroy Crossing by telephoning (08) 9163 8600 or emailing kelly.mauger@education.wa.edu.au
During the School holiday period, please contact Kelly Mauger on 0433 957 587.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 6 October 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.