Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time position (0.8 FTE) commencing Term 3, 2025 Australind Senior High School (SHS) is located north of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region. Australind SHS is the largest Independent Public School in the South West region of Western Australia. We are also one of the most successful, with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both ATAR and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.
The school has a student population of 1200, which creates many opportunities for students and teachers. We are committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on Quality Teaching and Learning, as detailed in our business plan. Our recent excellent Public School Review demonstrates the success of our teachers and students.
Position Overview Australind SHS is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative English Teacher who is responsive to change and willing to cater for a variety of learning styles across Year 7 – 9 English Courses, including Literacy and English support classes. You should have a commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes. The capacity to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students with a range of achievement levels, language backgrounds and learning difficulties will be highly regarded. In keeping with this, the successful applicant will be committed to maximising the engagement and progress of all students. Experience teaching literacy is desirable.
As the successful applicant, you will ideally be an enthusiastic, dedicated English teacher with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Our English department is well resourced, collaborative, and looking for innovative and committed teachers to join our team.
Key Responsibilities Plan, teach and deliver to classes in both Lower and Senior School.Create and design face-to-face lessons with clear learning objectives and outcomes.Use existing learning materials and develop your own as required.Document and maintain assessment results in accordance with policies and procedures.Evaluate and monitor student learning and course progress.Play a role in student consultations, assessment grading and moderation.Create an interactive and positive learning environment for students.With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum for English and proven teaching and learning strategies that support the development of sound literacy practice. Experience in teaching and assessing English and Literacy in years 7-9 is highly desired, in addition to experience in using Learning Management Systems eg Compass, and other technologies within the classroom.
Professional Benefits Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2,500.11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation.12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays).Free relocation.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.
Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online. Your application should include:
A statement of up to five (5) 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.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 May 2025
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