Teacher - English

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Located in one of the most stunning and culturally rich regions of Australia, Broome Senior High School is a vibrant, high-performing public school committed to educational excellence, cultural responsiveness, and student wellbeing.
As one of Western Australia's top regional secondary schools, we offer a broad and inclusive curriculum that supports students to achieve their personal best.
Whether they are pursuing university pathways, vocational training, or entering the workforce our students continue to experience success.
Students at Broome Senior High School benefit from outstanding programs including the Big History Academic Extension Program, Mamaljan Education Support, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Careers, Follow the Dream, Clontarf Academy, STARS Academy and a wide range of arts, sporting, and leadership opportunities.
We take pride in our strong community partnerships and celebrate the diversity of our school, where every student is known, valued, and supported to thrive.
Offering a wide breadth of subjects including General and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) upper school pathways, we continue to provide educational opportunities that enable students to excel.
Additionally, our ongoing support of student wellbeing through our dedicated Student Services and Aboriginal Education team further supports a safe and engaging school community.
At Broome Senior High School, we are not just educating for today, we are empowering young people for tomorrow.
Find out more about our school by visiting broomeshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online The Role The successful applicant will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum from years 7 to 12.
This includes some experience and or knowledge of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General level in English and/or English an Additional Language or dialect (EALD) curriculums.
An understanding and experience in the teaching of literacy skills is highly advantageous.
As part of this role, you will engage and build productive working relationships with students and be involved collaboratively with your colleagues to improve student results.
Working with the HOLA of English and the English team, the successful applicant should have the ability to work collaboratively to plan and implement effective teaching and learning plans.
Applicants will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.
The successful applicant will ideally understand and use culturally responsive practices and pedagogies.
They will work with families, community the Follow the Dream Program and STARS and Clontarf Foundations to support ongoing student success.
With effective interpersonal skills, the successful applicant will work closely with students, colleagues and the school community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
Ideally, you will challenge and confront complex and conventional practices to provide successful outcomes for students and continually reflect on their own practices to enhance performance.
An understanding and use of trauma informed practices is also encouraged.
The ability to adapt and utilise technology within the English learning area would be highly regarded.
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 Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year District allowance of $8 361 a year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 108 see info below.12 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 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 Travel Concession Teachers and school administrators employed at Broome Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 108 (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.
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.
Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and southwest teachers Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a Southwest 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 southwest teachers are not eligible to move to another southwest school under this trial.
Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dan Walker, Deputy Principal on (08) 9195 3100 or emailing dan.walker@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 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 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 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.
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: IPS/TCH986559 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, 22 August 2025 Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Temporary Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Education, Western Australia by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Teacher" roles.
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