Division: Independent Public School - Goldfields Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Please note as of Friday, 14 March 2025 at 8:45am the closing date of this advert has been amended
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Are you a passionate educator looking for a rewarding teaching experience? Leonora District High School (DHS) invites applications for a dedicated Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our team, teaching both primary and high school students.
Located in the Goldfields-Esperance region, north of Kalgoorlie, Leonora DHS caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Leonora DHS has a long history of supporting the local community by embracing the Cultural diversity, that is Leonora. With 112 student enrolments, 79% being of Aboriginal heritage, the school embeds the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework throughout the curriculum.
Leonora DHS is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Physical Education teacher. The successful applicant will teach Year 1 to 12 Health and Physical education classes, small number of students. There are 2 high school classes (Year 7 to 8 class and a 9 to 12 class).
The successful applicant should possess high standards of professionalism and will ideally work collaboratively with the Specialist Team. Ideally, you will plan and implement a high standard of health and physical education instruction and events for Leonora students. On-Country Learning Experience and planning curriculum is highly recommended.
A sound understanding of the WA Curriculum and a knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support is also desirable.
You will support the development of team skills through interschool event training, leading up to interschool carnivals. The successful applicant should work with our leadership team to plan and lead carnivals, including athletics and cross country, and interschool winter, swimming carnivals.
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:
* Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 a year
* District Allowance of $2 734 a year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $8 500 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
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Leonora District High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $8 500 (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.
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location –click here for details
Mobility 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.
* 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.
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 three (3) 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 Friday, 4 April 2025
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