Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Towards Tomorrow - Creating a successful future for all!
Karratha Senior High School (SHS) is proud of its ability to achieve academic excellence as well as opportunities for all through its co-curricular programs. We provide our students with the chance to become confident learners, skilled leaders and responsible citizens. For over 50 years, the school has catered for a diverse range of students and continues to do so today.
The community and the school share the responsibility for the growth and development of our students, working together to make our school a safe, respectful, innovative, and exciting learning environment. Student learning and wellbeing are paramount. We maintain high expectations for every student, so that they will achieve their best.
As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will ideally be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation.
The successful applicant should be motivated, possessing the ability to teach secondary Mathematics and will be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a Mathematics teacher, you will deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential.
You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school's values, ethos and priorities across the school community. The successful applicant will build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students.
Professional Benefits
Working 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 $8 020 a year
* District allowance of $9 449 a year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Initiative of $4 824
* 11.5 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
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.
* 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 you start; and
* consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
* Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
* A statement of up to three (3) 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.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH964581
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025