Teacher - Mathematics

Department of Education; Shire Of Waroona; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Waroona District High School in Western Australia is seeking a permanent full-time High School Mathematics Teacher commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will apply Teaching for Impact, use explicit teaching practices, and leverage student data to tailor lessons while promoting high engagement and clear learning goals.

Experience in differentiating the curriculum and building positive relationships with staff, students, and families is valued as part of our ongoing school improvement

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Ability to implement Teaching for Impact framework with high-impact instruction.
• Demonstrated use of data to inform planning and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high school mathematics lessons with explicit teaching and clear objectives.
• Differentiate the curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement journey and positive classroom culture.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Explicit teaching

Data-informed planning

Student engagement

Collaborative staff

Education

Qualified teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Waroona District High School (DHS) is a small yet distinctive Independent Public School that places the needs of our students at the centre of all that we do. Our vision is for Waroona DHS to be the school of choice in the local community. At Waroona DHS, we pride ourselves on our unique and supportive learning environment. Being a District High School we are in the unique position of being able to offer students an educational journey that commences in Kindergarten and continues in the same school until the end of Year 10. Consequently, our school is highly supportive and safe for students who are able to form quality relationships with staff and their peers over their K-10 educational journey. Find out more about our school by visiting waroonadhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed High School Mathematics Teacher to join our team. The successful applicant should display a strong understanding of the Department of Education's Teaching for Impact framework and a commitment to high-impact, evidence-based instruction. Applicants with knowledge of explicit teaching practices, including structured lesson design, daily review, guided practice and checking for understanding, will be highly regarded. The ability to utilise student achievement data to inform planning, monitor progress and adapt instruction to meet student needs is valued. We are ideally seeking an applicant who can contribute positively to a consistent whole-school approach to instruction through the use of clear learning intentions, explicit vocabulary instruction and high levels of student engagement. Experience using engagement norms and daily reviews to promote active participation, thinking and discussion would be highly desirable as Waroona DHS has embarked on an improvement journey that has embedded these pedagogical approaches into our teaching and learning framework. Experience in differentiating the curriculum to meet diverse learning needs and a track record of positive outcomes for students requiring additional support will be viewed favourably. The successful applicant should possess exceptional interpersonal skills which enable them to contribute positively to a collaborative staff culture and build strong relationships with students and parents. A commitment to maintaining a positive classroom culture, where high expectations, belonging, engagement and student success are at the forefront, is ideal. The successful applicant should also have effective classroom management strategies that promote positive behaviour and support learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated educator to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, collaborative and community-focused school, while contributing to Waroona DHS's ongoing improvement journey.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gareth Smith, Principal on [phone] or emailing [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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1070610

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, 6 November 2026.