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High School Teacher
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 5 October 2020
Bring your teaching skills & passion for adventure to a vibrant, independent community school in the great Australian Outback. New graduates welcome!
<ul><li><b>Rewarding opportunity with a vibrant, independent community school in Central Kimberley!
</b></li><li><b>Highly attractive salary circa $71,313 - $104,048, plus super and salary sacrificing!
</b></li><li><b>Relocation Assistance on offer for candidates around the country, plus free accommodation with all utilities, foxtel and internet!
</b></li><li><b>Graduates welcome to apply!
</b></li></ul><p><b>About the Opportunity
</b></p><p>Yiyili Aboriginal Independent Community School now has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time High School Teacher to join their school in Yiyili Community, Mueller Ranges, WA.
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</p><p>This role will see you responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the Australian Curriculum for a class of Year 7-10 students, within the whole of school approach to teaching and literacy. The school uses Accelerated Literacy as its main approach to teaching literacy, in which training will be provided.
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</p><p>Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
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</p><ul><li>Selecting, modifying and developing curricula and teaching materials for use, in co-operation with the community, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal school staff;
</li><li>Providing professional support for Aboriginal staff and developing an effective team teaching approach to the delivery of curriculum content;
</li><li>Running hands-on learning programs such as school café and bike repair workshop that prepare high school students for work;
</li><li>Providing effective on-going evaluation of teaching and learning approaches as well as individual student progress as directed by the Principal and School Board;
</li><li>Working effectively with other teaching staff to maintain a positive, whole school approach to behaviour management; and
</li><li>Using the AITSL Australian professional standards for teachers to identify on-going professional learning needs and recommending to the Principal and school staff appropriate measures for maintaining a high level of professional competence in the delivery of both primary and secondary programs.
</li></ul><p><b>Are you the right fit?
</b></p><p>The successful candidate will be a qualified Primary and/or High School Teacher, with WA Teacher Registration (or ability to obtain). Graduates are welcome to apply, however any experience working in a remote environment, with EAL/D students, and/or overseas students will be highly regarded.
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</p><p>Yiyili Aboriginal Independent Community School is looking for passionate teachers with the ability to develop strong rapport with students and who bring an inclusive, adaptable and student-focused approach to teaching.
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</p><p>Importantly, you will be committed to closing the gap in Aboriginal education, and will bring flexibility to different learning tasks to ensure all students reap the full benefits of the classroom.
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</p><p>The school High School teacher works alongside Aboriginal Education Workers to teach Literacy and Numeracy alongside hands-on activities such as coffee making, bike repairs and Gooniyandi Cultural Leadership.
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</p><p>Although not a requirement, any experience in positive behaviour management and/or the willingness to develop a further understanding of the impacts of trauma will be highly regarded.
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</p><p>Please note: Before commencing you must possess a current Working With Children (OCHRE) card, a current National Police Clearance, and a current, unrestricted Australian Manual Driver's Licence.
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</p><p><b>A Rewarding Opportunity
</b></p><p>This is an incredible opportunity to take on a new challenge in a beautiful environment and explore the true Australian outback while doing what you love!
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</p><p>In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary circa $71,313 - $104,048, commensurate with your skills and experience, plus super and significant salary sacrifice options to further increase your take-home pay!
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</p><p>Additionally, you'll benefit from relocation assistance and fully furnished, spacious accommodation with all utilities, including Foxtel and internet, paid for by the organisation.
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</p><p>Join a supportive and flexible independent school that's truly dedicated to supporting the local community with educational opportunities - Apply Now!
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</p><p><b>About Yiyili Aboriginal Independent Community School
</b></p><p>Yiyili Aboriginal Independent Community School is an independent school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. It is governed by a school board consisting of members from the local communities and has five multi-age classrooms.
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</p><p>The school has a current enrolment of 61 students and is fortunate to have excellent facilities including a covered basketball court, full commercial grade kitchen, a dedicated Gooniyandi language room and music studio space as well as a manual trades workshop. All classrooms are well equipped to service the learning needs of students and have interactive whiteboards as well as class sets of iPads.
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</p><p>The community priorities include for students to be 3-way strong in language (standard Australian English, Kimberley Kriol, Gooniyandi), maths skills (money skills), and culture and learning. </p>