Teacher - Science

Department of Education; Shire Of Waroona; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Waroona District High School invites applications for a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) teaching position commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will contribute to a high-impact, evidence-based instruction program aligned with explicit teaching practices and ongoing data-informed planning.

The role emphasizes engaging students, differentiating the curriculum, building positive relationships and a consistent whole-school approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Commit to WA Working with Children Check, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Teach using the Department of Education's Teaching for Impact framework.
• Utilise explicit teaching practices, including structured lesson design, daily review, guided practice and checking for understanding.
• Use student achievement data to inform planning, monitor progress and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
• Contribute to a consistent whole-school approach to instruction with clear learning intentions and explicit vocabulary instruction.
• Maintain a positive classroom culture with high expectations, belonging, engagement and student success.

Skills

Explicit teaching

Lesson design

Daily review

Guided practice

Checking for understanding

Data-informed planning

Student engagement

Differentiation

Classroom management

Education

Teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) 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 Schools Online.

The Role The successful applicant should demonstrate 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 essential. We are 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 and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and parents. A strong commitment to maintaining a positive classroom culture where high expectations, belonging, engagement and student success are at the forefront is highly regarded. The successful applicant should also have effective classroom management strategies that promote positive behaviour and support learning.

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 Matthew White, Associate 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 To work with us, you must:

• 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.