Overview
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, ****.
Location and Community
Our 100-year-old school is located on the bank of the Avon River in Northam. With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Northam is a picturesque town with many cultural and heritage attractions, including the Avon River, hot air ballooning, historic buildings and the pedestrian suspension bridge, the longest of its kind in Australia.
Role
The Advisory teacher will work with students each day as their Advisory teacher. Students are expected to become respectful, caring and productive members of the Advisory group.
Teach, inspire, bond, organise and manage learning.
Negotiate student learning plans and convene meetings with students, parents and mentors.
Help students develop extended projects and prepare for exhibitions.
Discover and apply a philosophy of personalised learning in a community of learners, supporting each student's interests, talents and cultural identity.
Critically analyse student performance data and incorporate findings into action plans to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Professional Benefits
Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $*****.
Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $***** per year.
12 % 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.
Teachers and school administrators employed at Northam Senior High School in **** are eligible to receive the temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $***** per annum, paid in two parts. Eligible staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to receive the second payment.
Eligibility
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.
Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before starting.
Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit before starting.
Equity and Diversity
We 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.
Application Instructions
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A statement of up to three 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 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 4:30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 November ****.
Contact
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Vanessa Fallows, Deputy Principal, on ************ or email
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