AddressNear the iconic Purnululu National Park, is a community looking for a passionate HPE or Art teacher to teach across primary and secondary. Located in the East Kimberley, the school was an answer to a direct request from community members wanting to be more in control of the education of their children. The school incorporates Two-Way learning where traditional aspects of education are recognised and given equal status to that of other curriculum subjects. The aim is to equip the students with a type of education that can help them to cope with the pressures of modern living, without losing their cultural identity.
The school works directly with the local art centre and integrates language and culture in the classroom, including running regular On-Country trips, as well as cooking and dancing. With a focus on student-centred learning, teachers with strong pastoral care and approaches to personalised learning are encouraged to join this adaptable team.
The school resides in one of the biggest communities in Western Australia, with a fluctuating population of 400, where a majority of the residents are the Gija language group. With approximately 70 enrolled students in the school, the Year 1-2 class has approximately 9 students. Purnululu National Park is a World Heritage Site where sculptured rocks of beehive-shaped sandstone rise 250 metres from the desert. A significant location with many walks and places to discover. Kununurra is located only 2 hours away, where you have all the services including large supermarkets, a hospital and hotels. The gorgeous Lake Argyle is not far away from Kununurra, where you can fish, book a cruise or swim with 35,000 freshwater crocodiles! There is a childcare centre located in community for 2 years and above, as well as a pool.
This position is full-time for the remainder of 2024, with an option to extend for the right applicant. There is also the possibility of partner employment available including maintenance, cleaning and education assistant roles.
The Perks!
The school will provide the following benefits:
- Salary between $77,433 - $110,259
- Annual bonus of $11,000.
- Fortnightly remote location allowance of $188.20, or $376.41 with dependants
- Fully subsidised accommodation
- Subsidised electricity
- Uplift/relocation at beginning of contract (return relocation provided if stay 2 years)
- Annual Flights from your capital or regional airport state of origin or fuel/accommodation up to $1,500 if travelling by car
- School laptop and iPad provided
- Ability to salary sacrifice
Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life including,
- Trauma Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood Foundation
- Cultural Competency training with the Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts)
- Mental health first aid certification (6 month+ contracts)
Registered (or ability to) with TRBWA, a WA Working With Children check, in addition to,
- Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)
- Comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum to adapt to programs such as On-Country and Two-Way learning
- Ability to work as a team with school staff, local agencies and the broader community whilst respecting and supporting others
- Ability to plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse
- characteristics, needs and learning styles of students
- Ability to develop and differentiate experiences for a diverse range of students
- Ability to build partnerships in an intercultural environment ensuring strong collaboration and communication, to achieve optimal educational outcomes.
- Knowledge of, and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment
- Good administrative skills, with a high level of flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to establishing
- and maintaining a supportive learning environment.
Interested? We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess) and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Do you have a question? Email *****@footprintplacements.com.au.
Looking forward to receiving your resume!
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
