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Mid West Education Region
Meekatharra District High School
Teacher - Health and Physical Education
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Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH880960
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Meekatharra District High School (DHS) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Health and Physical Education teacher to join their school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 per year
- Locality allowance of $1,829 a year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $17,000 see info below
- 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
- Travel concessions
Teachers and school administrators employed at Meekatharra District High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an of $17,000 (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 ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
The Ideal Teacher
The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic in the promotion of Physical Education and Health within the school and have a keen interest in the coordination and organisation of school sporting events. They will be well organised and committed to developing positive relationships and high expectations for all students. Current knowledge and competency in the Physical and Health Education component of the Western Australian Curriculum and reporting schedule is highly regarded.
The successful applicant will have the ability to work collaboratively within a busy team environment and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. We are seeking a highly effective educator who has a deep understanding of and experience with a diverse range of student learning needs and styles, with a capacity to inspire students to achieve to their potential.
The successful applicant will be responsible to establish and develop an exciting new Bike Education program across the school.
Our school
Meekatharra DHS is located approximately 800 kilometres northeast of Perth. The school draws from a diverse population of around 1,000 locally and 2,100 district-wide, representing Aboriginal communities, pastoral, mining and related service industries. The town of Meekatharra is renowned for its beautiful day time vistas, hot summer temperatures and spectacular sunsets.
Meekatharra DHS caters for kindergarten to Year 12 students and has a total enrolment of 160 students, the majority being primary aged students. There is a large Aboriginal population in the town. This results in over 92% of students at Meekatharra District High School coming from Aboriginal families.
Our school values positive community relationships, including those with families, community organisations, educational institutions and local industry. We foster positive relationships with key stakeholders through active communication with families to encourage participation in school events. Positive, trusting relationships are at the heart of everything we do here at Meekatharra for our students and staff alike. We encourage student learning through community relationships by engaging with community partners to align student learning with real world opportunities.
The location and community
While having the option to explore the amazing countryside and waterholes locally during the weekend, Geraldton and Karijini are just a drive away and staff may drive to Perth for a long weekend or school holidays. The town has excellent facilities including a swimming pool, gym, squash courts, oval, Post Office, IGA, chemist, hospital, caravan park, museum, three pubs, three roadhouses, a golf club, rifle club and an airport with commercial flights run by Skipper’s Aviation. Most government housing is on one street, so a close-knit community has developed amongst the staff and a real sense of belonging exists.
For more information about Meekatharra visit
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.
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 Meekatharra District High School can be found by visiting .
Appointed applicants may be eligible for
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Narelle Bubb, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Meekatharra, by telephoning (08) 9981 0800 or emailing
Application Instructions
All 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 three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
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.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees 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
- 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.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Monday, 5 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
