Teacher - Secondary Mathematics

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of West Arthur; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country teaching allowance

District allowance

Superannuation 12%

Vacation leave 12 weeks

Other leave (sick, carers’)

Housing assistance

Relocation assistance

Air-conditioning subsidy

Job summary

Carnamah District High School in the Mid-West of Western Australia is inviting applications for a permanent full-time Mathematics teacher for Years 7–10. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons aligned with the WA Curriculum, differentiate for a range of abilities, and contribute to a caring, safe learning environment that supports strong student outcomes.

You will join a collaborative staff team, engage with families and the wider community, and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the WA Curriculum and strategies to differentiate instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to Year 7–10 students with varied abilities.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support student progress.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and school activities.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher registration (WA)

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

The School

Carnamah District High School (DHS) offers students a quality education in a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. Our strong early childhood programmes create an ideal start for students and our vocational education package with links to local businesses, is part of an effective Year 11 and 12 program. The school works hard to meet the distinct needs of its community. Carnamah DHS ensures all aspects of our school community work together to enact our school vision of 'Building strong foundations, meaningful connections and bright futures'.

Carnamah is a town and farming community 300 kilometres north of Perth in the Mid-West region of Western Australia. Carnamah is home to something for everyone, including rich history, museums, many sporting organisations, an art gallery, a gymnasium, Astrotourism, stunning lakes, walk trails and beautiful wildflowers.

Find out more about our school by visiting carnamahdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant would ideally possess a sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum; be able to deliver content in an engaging manner; have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a highly effective team member. The successful applicant will teach Mathematics to students from Year 7 to 10 with a range of ability levels. They will ideally have the capacity to provide a learning environment that is caring, motivational, and differentiated to cater for a variety of learning needs.

The successful applicant should be committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. They should be willing to participate in ongoing professional growth and development activities, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.

Professional Benefits

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $3 210 a year
• 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy

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 Deirdre Morgan, Principal on [phone] or by 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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• 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.