Teacher - K-6

Department of Education; Looma; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Western Australia seeks a dedicated teacher for K–6 classes. You will differentiate the WA Curriculum to meet diverse academic, social and emotional needs, guided by evidence and professional judgement.

A reflective practitioner, you will know your students well and respond to their learning needs in a remote setting. You will work to build strong relationships with students, families and the wider school community, demonstrating cultural responsiveness and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum for K–6.
• Commitment to differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Use assessment and professional judgement to inform practice.

Responsibilities

• Differentiates the WA Curriculum for the K–6 cohort.
• Uses evidence and assessment to inform teaching decisions.
• Builds positive relationships with students and the school community, including culturally responsive engagement with Aboriginal heritage considerations.

Skills

Evidence-based decision making

Differentiation

Culturally responsive teaching

Reflective practice

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

As a member of our school community, you will be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student and to creating positive futures for every child.

Key responsibilities

• You will ideally be highly reflective of your teaching practice, committed to evidence-based decision making and confident in differentiating the Western Australian Curriculum to meet the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of K-6 students.
• Teachers are expected to know their students well and use evidence, assessment and professional judgement to inform their practice and respond to individual learning needs.

What you need

• With over 90% of our student population and 50% of staff being of Aboriginal heritage, an understanding of the educational and social challenges of a remote setting and being able to work in a culturally responsive manner are essential to this role.
• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• 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.