Teacher - Mathematics

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH885771This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a Mathematics Teacher to join their high quality regional school.Professional BenefitsWorking for Katanning Senior High School attracts a range of attractive benefits including: Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7,000 (see info below)attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8020 a year11 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick and carers' leaveSubsidised accommodation where applicableFree relocation Teachers and school administrators employed at Katanning SHS in 2024 are eligible to receive an of $7,000 (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 roleThe successful applicant will be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. You will engage in ongoing self-reflection and assess the effectiveness of teaching practice, embrace the integration of ICT to create a high quality learning environment, purposeful and relevant learning experiences that cater for individual student learning needs. The successful applicant will also actively collaborate in planning of curriculum and programs to address the school's core values of Respect, Achievement, Perseverance and Tolerance, with a consistent focus on improving student outcomes.Our schoolKatanning SHS is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of WA. Students have the opportunity to engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing school. Student's academic and social needs are met within a school that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance and Tolerance. We are in the second year of the Fogarty Edvance School Improvement Program, and have significantly invested in improving the instructional capacity of teachers through professional development in Explicit Direct Instruction, that forms the basis of our Whole School Instructional Model. Through these initiatives staff at Katanning Senior High School are developing their capacity in reflective practice, data driven decision making and high impact teaching strategies.The location and communityKatanning SHS's community is culturally diverse. We celebrate and respect individual difference and work in harmony to ensure success for all students. Students from language backgrounds other than English are provided additional support to develop their English language skills and successfully engage in their learning programs.For more information about Katanning visit For 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 ): 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.