Teacher - Arts

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - Mid West Education RegionExmouth District High SchoolTeacher - Arts00002538Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH886588This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024Exmouth District High School (DHS) is seeking a vibrant, innovative, and dedicated Arts Teacher who is culturally responsive and aware, willing to embed high-quality teaching and learning into their classroom practices, while value-adding to our existing programs.About the roleAs a Teacher of the Arts, you will be responsible for developing and delivering an engaging arts program aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum. Your role will involve fostering creativity, critical thinking, and expression through various art contexts while creating an inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of our students.For this role, the applicant will be required to teach from years 5 to 12 although you may also be required to teach in Years 1 to 6. You should also have an understanding of how to differentiate your teaching to meet the needs of a diverse range of students in your classes and utilise your knowledge and teaching experience to encourage and support our students to achieve outstanding results.Exmouth DHS is dedicated to ensuring a seamless educational experience for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our commitment is reflected in our school-wide BEACON instructional model, which is closely aligned with high-impact teaching strategies. We are seeking an applicant who demonstrates a strong commitment to implementing our BEACON model and high-impact teaching strategies in their classroom. This includes a proactive approach to integrating these methods into lesson planning, delivery, and student engagement to ensure the continued success and growth of our students across all grade levels.The successful applicant will possess an interpersonal skill set that enables them to build genuine relationships with students, staff, and parents, and demonstrate strategies that improve student engagement, leading to positive student outcomes in and out of the classroom. They will collaborate with colleagues to integrate arts education across other subject areas, organize extracurricular arts activities and events, and assess student progress to provide constructive feedback for their growth and development.Our schoolExmouth DHS is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 524 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the children of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures. Successful applicants would join a team of 40 teaching staff and 25 support staff.Exmouth is a coastal community of situated in the remote Northwest of Western Australia.Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 per year
• Locality allowance of $3,469 a year
• 11 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location –For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):

• Professional knowledge;
• Professional practice; and
• Professional engagement.

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Further information about Exmouth District High School can be found by visiting or .Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available .Appointed applicants may be eligible forFor further job related information:You are encouraged to contact Marcus Gianatti, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Exmouth, by telephoning (08) 9947 8888 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages addressing the domains that govern the

, in context of the role and business needs of the school * A CV of up to three (3) pages pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• The contact details for three (3) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager. Please provide your three references in your CV.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.ELIGIBILITYEmployees will be required to:

• Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Meet the Department of Education

requirements. * complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.

• Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
• Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Friday, 26 April 2024APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.