Teacher - Primary - Health and Physical Education
Branch: South Hedland Primary School
Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 South Hedland Primary School (PS) currently accommodates 240 children on site, from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Our school is regarded by the community as promoting a supportive learning environment and where all staff demonstrate concern and care for children.
There is a strong emphasis on pastoral care in our school and we foster strong relationships with our parents and the community to support student learning.
Many students come from families where English is a second language and includes families from diverse backgrounds, with 53% of students having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.
Our school is highly supportive and friendly, where all staff work together to help one another improve student outcomes through collaborative planning and general collegial support.
If you are interested in working in a positive, cohesive environment, South Hedland Primary is your school.
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated and skilled educator who is committed to improving outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
They should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using a good understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
We are seeking an applicant who is innovative and who possesses quality teaching skills and knowledge.
They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.
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:
Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 a yearDistrict Allowance of $9,299 a year11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveSubsidised accommodation where applicableMobility 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.
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.
Minimum Requirements 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; andconsent 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.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 five (5) 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.
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH959165
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 Friday, 4 April 2025
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