Teacher - Secondary Generalist

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 27th July 2024 from 1 PM to 11 PM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education RegionMukinbudin District High SchoolTeacher - Secondary Generalist00002751Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH897835This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible twelve (12 month) extension.Mukinbudin District High School (DHS) is seeking a Secondary Teacher to join their high-quality regional school. We highly encourage Upper Primary Teachers to apply to work with our wonderful students in a very supported work environment.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 $827 per 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 housing
• Free relocation

About the RoleIn this role you will be a highly valued member of our staff. As a culturally responsive and inclusive school, one of your key priorities will include providing all students with opportunities to achieve success through education. We will provide you with any professional development across various teaching areas to further develop your teaching practices and to support you in our whole school programs. Having a passion for teaching English and/or Mathematics is desirable, as is the willingness to work with a variety of multi-age and older students.The Ideal TeacherThe successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated and energetic and willing to work with students from diverse backgrounds in a rural setting. You should possess the qualities to promote excellence, develop and maintain positive relationships with students and build a positive classroom environment for students to achieve success, whilst implementing the WA curriculum. You will ideally possess and utilise excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.Teachers who can create positive learning environments that are engaging, challenging and that cater for the range of needs which will ensure positive student achievement will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should use effective whole-school behaviour management strategies to establish and maintain an organised, orderly and learning-focused classroom.Our SchoolImagine moving to a close knit, friendly and caring community in a well-kept town. The air is fresh, nights are filled with stars and well-maintained roads pass through scenic areas, enabling you to enjoy the drive out of and to Perth. Our class sizes are small, allowing you to spend more quality time with each student, building positive and professional relationships and we offer a range of different specialist roles, and different activities that you can only experience in the Wheatbelt. What an offer for either a teacher starting their career, an experienced teacher looking for a change of scenery or even a young teacher willing to take on the challenge of developing their own skills through teaching students in a quality, well-resourced Wheatbelt school.Mukinbudin DHS is an Independent Public School with excellence at the core of everything we do. Providing education since 1923, we work with parents and community to ensure a supportive learning environment for all our students. We are committed to giving them opportunities to achieve their personal best and develop into independent learners, positive individuals and responsible citizens. Our school prepares our students for a technological rich world and encourages them to develop the skills to create the world they want to live in. We support our students to explore and engage with the world around them with guidance and encouragement from our school community.The Location and CommunityFor more information about Mukinbudin town and shire: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 Mukinbudin 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 Karl Moll, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Mukinbudin, by telephoning (08) 9048 3400 or emailingDuring the school holidays, please contact Karl Moll on 0417 944 556Application 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 CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV should address the domains that govern the

, in context of the role and business needs of the school * 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 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 Wednesday, 10 July 2024.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.