Teacher - English - Humanities and Social Sciences

Teacher - English - Humanities and Social Sciences Branch: Leonora District High School Division: Independent Public School - Goldfields Education Region Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Please note as of Friday, 28 March 2025 at 3.30pm the closing date of this advert has been amended This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 Are you a passionate educator looking for a rewarding teaching experience? Leonora District High School (DHS) invites applications for a dedicated English - Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher to join our team, teaching both primary and high school students. # Located in the Goldfields-Esperance region, north of Kalgoorlie, Leonora DHS caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Leonora DHS has a long history of supporting the local community by embracing the Cultural diversity, that is Leonora. With 112 student enrolments, 79% being of Aboriginal heritage, the school embeds the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework throughout the curriculum. The successful applicant will ideallypossess the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant English and HASS curriculum. In this role, you will promote and foster student engagement and achievement through building productive working relationships with students. We are seeking a Teacher who is ideally creative and hands-on in delivering English and HASS. You should ideally be someone who works well in a collaborative team environment, values strong relationships with students, parents, and the community. The successful applicantshould possess the ability to work in multi-age group classes requiring differentiation and have a sound awareness of how to embed the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework into daily practice. You will engage in professional learning, work professionally with colleagues, and ideally have good communication and interpersonal skills, working as a member of a vibrant and enthusiastic school team. Additionally, as the successful applicant, you will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environment and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. 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: Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 a year District Allowance of $2 734 a year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $8 500 see info below 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 Teachers and School Administrators employed atLeonora District High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of$8 500 (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. You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location –click here for details Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south westteachers Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South WestEducation 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. *Note that south westteachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial. 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. A CV 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 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH Suitable 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 Friday, 11 April 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr