This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** with possible permanency Burringurrah is located near the culturally significant Mount Augustus, approximately 480 kilometres east of Carnarvon and 310 kilometres north-west of Meekatharra.
Burringurrah Remote Community School (RCS) provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12 for around 55 predominantly Aboriginal students.
Teaching at Burringurrah RCS is more than a classroom role.
It is an opportunity to live and work on Wajarri Yamatji Country, build genuine relationships within a remote Aboriginal community and contribute to learning that connects curriculum, culture and Country.
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The Role The successful applicant should possess innovative, enthusiastic teaching practices with knowledge, skills and experience teaching in an Early Childhood setting.
A strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement to facilitate a best practice approach towards teaching and learning will be highly regarded.
We are seeking applicants who are committed to ongoing qualified growth and development, support current whole school processes and are collegial, effective collaborators.
Applicants with exemplary interpersonal acumen who forge and maintain positive, productive and trusting relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicantshould ideally possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
The successful applicant will be facilitating and supervising the implementation of a 0-3 years program delivered using the 3a Abecedarian approach that aims at connecting families to the school community.
The successful applicant will ideally understand the impact of trauma on Aboriginal students, having experience working with Aboriginal students is not a requirement, however understanding of Aboriginal educational needs and values is highly desirable.
Burringurrah RCS values teachers who are passionate about improving literacy and numeracy educational outcomes for Aboriginal students, and those who are kind, caring, and can form genuine relationships with students and their families.
The successful applicant will ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills and have the ability to work as part of a team, use initiative, and exhibit a friendly, collegiate manner.
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: Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $ ****** a year District Allowance of $ ***** a year 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters Subsidised leave travel during major vacations Free GROH housing Airconditioning Subsidy Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract) Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation Vehicle relocation You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – Find out more about the benefits by visiting .
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on **************.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paula Johnson, Principal Burringurrah RCS on ************** or .
Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at during the advertising period.
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.
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Eligibility To work with us, you must: hold an eligible .
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 .
apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time .
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on ************** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH****** 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, 4 December ****

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