Kimberley Education Region Derby District High School Teacher - Early Childhood Education 00002460 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH882489This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024Are you a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?Derby District High School (DHS) is seeking a community-minded Early Years Teacher to join their enthusiastic team of teaching staff.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including: Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 per yearLocality allowance of $3,469 per yearAttraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000 see info below11 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveSubsidised accommodation where applicableFree relocationAir-conditioning subsidy You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for detailsTeachers and school administrators employed at Derby District High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.About the roleDerby DHS is an exciting place to work. New graduates are supported by a range of experienced teachers and curriculum specialists. Whole school programs and processes are very important to us and make the induction into our school a well-supported process.The school is currently part of the Kimberley School's Project and supports staff to implement a targeted teaching approach to teaching and learning programs. This includes Daily Reviews and in the Early Years and Let's Decode. The school is committed to supporting the development of its staff through a wide range of professional development opportunities, and as such will look for your commitment to engage with this to further develop your teaching practice.The successful applicant will ideally be: a dedicated and motivated educator who can work collaboratively to provide high quality teaching and learning programs to support the diverse and varied needs of our students.well versed in the Western Australian curriculum for Primary School studentswilling to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction, explicit instruction, and other evidence-based instruction models.able to develop and deliver structured engaging lessons to students of varying ability levels and be committed to creating and fostering student engagement through the development of a supportive environment.be able to use their interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and their families fostering an engaging environment where success is celebrated. Derby DHS is committed to the principles and implementation of the Stronger, Smarter, Positive Behaviour in Schools Approach and as such firmly believes in explicitly teaching and supporting students to develop positive behaviours that will ensure they have success at school. Applicants with experience in Positive Behaviour Support are strongly encouraged to apply.Our schoolDerby DHS is located in attractive and well-maintained grounds and surroundings and is currently undergoing a substantial building program. With an enrolment of over 600 students, it provides an education program for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park.Derby DHS is a dynamic school with a highly motivated, supportive and collaborative staff of over 100 people. The collaborative approach, exciting work environment and the students make it a great place to teach. Staff are passionate about improving standards in Education, particularly in Aboriginal Education. There is an active and strong social club to ensure that staff are well supported both in and out of school.The staff is young and vibrant, bringing energy and enthusiasm to classrooms and community responsiveness. This fact ensures too that the interests of the students can be addressed in the teaching and learning programs.The Location and CommunityDerby is 220 km east of Broome by road and is 2463 km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley. The town is well supported with a range of government infrastructures. Its location near the King Sound and a number of rivers provides for many boating and fishing recreational activities - but not swimming!For more information about Derby click hereFor additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ****** or on (08) 9264 5154.This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers): Professional knowledge;Professional practice; andProfessional engagement. Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Further information about Derby District High School can be found by visiting Schools Online.Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
