Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education RegionSalary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1 2025Katanning Senior High School's community is culturally diverse. We celebrate and respect individual difference and work in harmony to ensure success for all students. If your child is from a non-English speaking background, then additional supports are in place to ensure they can develop their English language skills and successfully engage in our learning programs.To improve Aboriginal learning outcomes, we offer the Follow the Dream tertiary aspirant program. Aboriginal boys may also join the Clontarf Football Academy to improve their educational outcomes, life skills and employment prospects. The Waalitj Foundation Deadly Sista Girlz program supports Aboriginal girls in forming positive connections, identity and relationships.Our students are encouraged to be socially responsible citizens who respect themselves and others and actively and positively contribute to our community. We challenge students to excel in academic, social, and civic interactions in a diverse, multicultural school community. We work together to enable success for all students.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 ideally 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.The successful applicant should be motivated, possessing the ability to teach secondary Science and possibly another Learning Area and will be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a Science teacher you will deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. You should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning.You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 $8,020 a yearTemporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3,50011.5 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 applicableFree relocationTeachers and School Administrators employed at Katanning Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3,500 (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.Equity and DiversityWe 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.Consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete 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 Friday, 24 January 2024
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