Teacher - English

Department of Education; Town Of Port Hedland; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention In

12 percent employer contributions to 


12 weeks' vacation leave

More than 20 days of other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Additional travel concession

Air conditioning subsidy

Zusammenfassung

Hedland Senior High School in the Pilbara invites applications for a permanent full-time English teacher. The role focuses on delivering ATAR and literacy instruction for students in Years 7–12, with a data-driven approach and a collaborative, inclusive school culture.

Join a supportive regional team that emphasises professional growth, travel opportunities to other regional locations and the city, and strong partnerships to empower every learner.

Qualifikationen

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have work rights for the term.
• Complete Working with Children Check and national criminal history checks.

Aufgaben

• Deliver a range of English courses from ATAR to literacy instruction.
• Collaborate with the English team focusing on moderation and literacy.
• Engage in professional learning and contribute to school improvement.

Ausbildung

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Jobbeschreibung

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Hedland Senior High School, 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. Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or viewing the video below. The Role Teachers in the Hedland SHS English team are focused on creating outstanding outcomes for students and empowering every learner. We are a collaborative, supportive and close-knit team in a way that only a high-quality regional school can be. Our practice is data-driven to ensure improvement for our students. The successful applicant will strive for excellence in English teaching and demonstrate a desire to deliver a range of courses from Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) to quality literacy instruction. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful. Collaborative practice is a key asset to our team’s success, with a focus on moderation and literacy, and the applicant would need to be willing to learn from and share their experience with other members of the team. As a school we are committed to providing cutting edge professional learning for our staff, through a variety of opportunities both at school and through travel to other regional locations and the city. We have highly developed partnerships with schools across the state to create programs that provide students with the greatest opportunities academically. Additionally, we support our students to become confident leaders and engaged members of our local community. The strength of diversity in language and culture at our school is unmatched and will offer new experiences to teachers at all levels, both primary and secondary trained.

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 $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $9 299 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below
• 12 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
• Additional travel concession
• Air conditioning subsidy

Teachers and school administrators employed at Hedland SHS in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $ 3 000 (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. 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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers Eligible 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 Laura Francis, Deputy Principal or Sara Finn, Acting Deputy Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail] or [e-mail].

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. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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 you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.