Teacher - Secondary

Title: Teacher - Secondary

Location: Onslow Australia

Job Description:

Branch:Onslow School

Division:Pilbara Education Region

Salary:Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type:Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE:1.0

Location:Onslow

Attachments:- Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
- information - writing your application - teachers aug22.pdf

 

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Situated in the coastal town of Onslow in the West Pilbara, Onslow School is part of the Remote Teaching Service, offering unique and diverse experiences both personally and professionally. Our Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school embraces a culturally diverse student population and values its connection to Thalanyji Country. As part of the Remote Teaching Service, this role offers a unique professional experience supported by a range of incentives.

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

The Role

Onslow School is seeking a dynamic and flexible educator to join our Secondary Team in a Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)/English teaching role. This position involves supporting students enrolled in School of Isolated Distance Education (SIDE) courses while also delivering engaging face-to-face instruction. The successful applicant will ideally have a sound understanding of SIDE operations and thrive in a small, multi-age secondary setting.

Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are central to our approach, with opportunities to contribute to leadership through committees and school initiatives.

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:

• Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
• District allowance of $9 299 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
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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. 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.

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 Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) pages 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 Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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.