Teacher - Mathematics

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH898387

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Are you looking for an ocean outback adventure, whilst working in a highly supportive and collaborative learning environment?

Exciting opportunity to teach as a part of our exceptional Mathematics Department in Western Australia’s beautiful Pilbara region.

Teachers and school administrators employed at Hedland Senior High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000 (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. 

Hedland Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a passionate and innovative Mathematics teacher to join their high-quality regional school.

Are you an innovative thinker looking for the next career move? Are you inspired to teach young people about mathematical thinking, and problem solving, applications into the real world, and more ? Are you ready for a once in a lifetime adventure in the Pilbara?

Discover the magic of Western Australia’s North West, where the red dirt truly get under your skin. Each weekend you could be off on a new adventure, with some of WA’s most iconic attractions right on your doorstep. Explore WA’s rugged coastline, where you’ll find plenty of fishing, crabbing and even whale watching. Or why not head inland and explore half billion-year-old gorges in Karijini? It’s practically down the road.

Living in Hedland means being part of a vibrant community, where you can excel in your career while enjoying a diverse, multicultural town, with ancient Aboriginal heritage from our, Kariyarra people, a thriving arts and culture scene, stunning landscapes and a down-to-earth lifestyle

You’ll also get to work in a school which prides itself in supporting its staff to provide students with a supportive, inclusive environment where they can thrive. Our school is like its own community, a positive working environment where your colleagues are more like your friends.

Meet with us to find out more about our growing movement of leaders creating opportunity and lifestyle in the Pilbara.

About the role

Teachers in Hedland Senior High School’s Mathematics team are focused creating outstanding outcomes for students and empowering every student who enters our classrooms.

Our teachers foster critical thinking, through using a range of teaching and learning strategies, that engage all students and meet their individual needs. At Hedland, our teachers design lessons that are relevant and meaningful; by utilising real work examples and applications, use maths games and activities that are fun, with problems that are satisfying to solve. Where possible we provide ‘on country’ and ‘in industry’ learning experiences.

In this role, the applicant should display knowledge of the Mathematics Western Australian Curriculum and the capacity to teach and or the desire to teach at both senior school, as well as quality numeracy instruction to empower students from diverse and challenging backgrounds. Primary School specialists in numeracy are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our partnerships with schools across the country assists us to create programs that provide students with the greatest opportunities academically. Additionally, we support our students to become confident leaders and powerful members of our local community. The strength of diversity in language and culture at our school is unmatched and will offer new experiences to teachers at all levels.

The ideal teacher

The successful applicant will work as part of a team to enable all students to learn and study at school in a cooperative and positive environment. You will ideally be highly organised and have excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

You should model strong teaching and learning strategies in your delivery. Suitable applicants will ideally possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment will be well regarded, as well as a willingness to engage in professional learning and liaise with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships.

As a skilled and experienced teacher, you should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection. We are committed to providing a working environment where teachers can build upon their strengths and access targeted professional learning to meet their individual career goals. We are excited to hear from experienced and also graduate teachers.

‘Together We Achieve’ - We plan for every student to be a successful learner!

Our school

Hedland SHS, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• Locality allowance of $3 976 per year
• Attraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000
• 11 employer contributions to superannuation
• Free relocation
• Subsidised GROH accommodation
• 11 Percent employer contributions to superannuation
• Weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Air conditioning subsidy
• Travel concessions
• Optical aids subsidy
• Return Flights to Perth or another Regional centre

For more information about Port Hedland visit Destination – Port Hedland. HSHS Facebook

In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered. In this circumstance, a fixed term appointment as an untrained teacher for the 2022 school year will be offered.

We will consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ***************@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5***.

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 Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):

• 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 Hedland Senior High School can be found by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications

For further job-related information:

You are encouraged to contact Polly Harcourt, Human Resources Officer for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in South Hedland, by telephoning (08) 9158 19***or emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au.

For specific information about the teaching requirements, please contact Laura Francis, directly on (08) 9158 19***or email *************@education.wa.edu.au

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 two (2) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

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 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***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 Teacher Qualifications and Registration 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; and
• 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 Monday, 1 July 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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