This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025Hedland Senior High School (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. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.Find out more about our school by visiting www.hedlandshs.wa.edu.au, Schools Online or view the video below.The RoleAt Hedland SHS, we have a vibrant Arts Learning Area, with a team who promotes excellence across The Arts. We have exceptional practical facilities including the Matt Dann Cultural Centre (a theatre which seats 300 people) including a foyer area, green room and state of the art lighting/sound box.Hedland SHS aims to foster student development of arts ideas, skills and processes and creative and critical thinking through providing a range of teaching and learning strategies, and opportunities for personal growth. We provide ongoing pathways in Senior School that build students’ confidence and management in community events and performances. Such opportunities allow for students who want to enrich their learning through the Arts at Hedland SHS by participating in the school production, music showcases, the annual Visual Arts, Media and Photography Exhibitions, music ensembles and instrumental lessons.The successful applicant should ideally be motivated and able to teach secondary Arts. Knowledge and experience of the music and media arts Western Australian (WA) Curriculum would be advantageous. You should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning. Primary School Music Specialist teachers are encouraged to apply.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per yearDistrict allowance of $9 299 per yearTemporary Attraction and Retention incentive of $4 677 see info belowFree relocationSubsidised GROH accommodation11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leaveAir conditioning subsidyAdditional travel concessionTeachers and School Administrators employed at Hedland Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 677 (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 temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachersEligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.Find out if you are eligible on IKON .Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tegan Walker, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1900 or Tegan.Walker@education.wa.edu.au .Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration .be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; andconsent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH974950Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 June 2025
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