Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Muludja Remote Community is a small indigenous community, situated on the flood plains of the Margaret River, approximately 35km by gravel road, east of Fitzroy Crossing. The Traditional Owners of the land are the Gooniyandi people. Muludja Remote Community School was established in 1991.
Muludja Remote Community School (ICSEA 611), a Level 3 Department of Education school, consists of 100% Aboriginal student enrolments. The school offers education to 27 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, where the WA Curriculum is used to plan, assess and report on student learning. School priorities are based on the four KSP pillars of Targeted Teaching, Early Years, Attendance and Community Engagement. An understanding of the educational and social challenges of a remote setting and being able to work in a culturally responsive manner are essential to this role.
As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation.
It is highly desirable that applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Applicants should possess a strong capacity to plan flexible, challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
We are seeking applicants who are innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial 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 provisions:
* Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18120 a year
* District allowance of $7436 a year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3500
* 11.5 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
* Free furniture relocation
* Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
* Vehicle relocation
* Air-conditioning subsidy
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.
Applicants must:
* 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.
* 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.
Your application should include:
* A statement of up to four (4) 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.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 17 April 2025
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