Teacher - Primary Specialist

Description:

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Halls Creek District High School (DHS) is seeking an Primary Specialist Teacher who is dedicated to improving individual student outcomes by employing a wide range pedagogical strategies and differentiating the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
Located in the Central Kimberley Region between Broome and Kununurra, most students come from the town of Halls Creek and the communities of Mardiwaah Loop and Nicholson Block. A few students commute from several family communities within 20km of Halls Creek, Koongie Park Station (20km) and Lamboo Station (40km).
At Halls Creek DHS, we have developed both a culture of high expectations and a high care environment where success is supported and celebrated. We are striving to be a school of achievement through our consistent teaching practices, dynamic educational experiences, and active community engagement.
Halls Creek DHS has an enrolment of approximately 320 students across the Kindergarten to Year 12 campus, with a 98% Aboriginal enrolment. Located in the beautiful East Kimberley Region, we are part of the Kimberley Schools Project, and are committed to attracting, recruiting, and coaching teachers to master explicit teaching pedagogy.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for a Specialist Teacher, bring your passion to Halls Creek, whether it be Art, Science, Maths or Information and Communications Technology (ICT) let us know. You will ideally possess the capacity to provide a learning environment that is caring, engaging, and differentiated to cater for a range of learning needs including the specific needs of students who are learning English as an Additional Language. The successful applicant should also have a good understanding of, and ability to deliver, the Western Australian Primary Curriculum. An understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is also highly regarded, as is the ability to apply current evidence-based research to classroom practice. We are looking for applicants who have strong classroom management and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) skills to successfully engage students in their learning.
The successful applicant will ideally be able to express their respect for and value Aboriginal culture and connection to Country, the histories and experiences of Aboriginal people, and see your students’ culture as a strength. You should ideally be committed to ongoing self-reflection, expanding your knowledge, and improving practices through working collaboratively with your colleagues and the community. We are looking for applicants whose approach will be flexible and adaptive, as you understand the nuances and implications for your teaching, as you get to know your students, their families, and communities.
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 $15 370 a year District Allowance of $7 436 a year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 500 see info below 11.5 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
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Halls Creek District High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 500 (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 temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 .
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Pollard, Principal on (08) 9171 5555 or email Daniel.Pollard@education.wa.edu.au .
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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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.
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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH969663
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, 23 May 2025