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Teach within a new model of Indigenous Education with Year 7-9 students in the Kimberley!
 
Join an innovative system of residential schools that are on country across the remote north of Australia. in partnership with the Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC), this initiative is co-led and co-designed in with local communities to foster Indigenous success with a strong focus on local culture and language. Situated on Bunuba Country, approximately an hour from Fitzroy Crossing, the school’s mission is to empower Indigenous students to create a future filled with pride, belonging, and achievement. The school is a place of practical, hands-on learning with a holistic learning framework. Learning is integrated across the day with a focus on health and wellbeing.
 
The Four Circles of Learning are embedded within the school, providing a holistic educational framework. This framework integrates Indigenous Language and Culture, Academic Learning, Personal and Social Learning, and Enterprise Learning to provide a holistic education. The mother circle of Indigenous Language and Culture circle grounds students in their cultural identity, boosting their self-efficacy and sense of self. Academic Learning focuses on intellectual development and preparing students for the future by enhancing their capacity for independent learning. Personal and Social Learning helps students envision a confident and successful future as Indigenous Australians. Finally, Enterprise Learning aims to develop dispositions in our students to ensure they become productive members of local community, who are driven to support those around them.
 
The school supports the Two-Way learning approach where you will be both teacher and learner - learning from students, the land, the local community, local Elders and each other. On country champions learning through experience and the program connects students to traditional learning practices that explore the local land, culture and community. Guided by teachers, mentors, and local Elders, students learn about the local environment, customs, cultures and history while developing social, industry, communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
Two teaching positions are available for 2025, with a strong possibility of extension. Both primary and secondary teachers are encouraged to apply! Additionally, there are opportunities for partners. For more details regarding the range of available positions in administration, leadership and mentoring in 2025, please contact hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
Responsibilities

• Designing lessons that encourage inquiry and incorporate on country, experiential, ‘hands-on’ approaches to teaching and learning in a variety of settings.
• Using curriculum documents to plan a developmentally appropriate educational program which fosters the development of the whole person.
• Exploring ways to use Aboriginal languages in the classroom.
• Openness to teach across more than one subject area.
• Teaching within a literacy intervention program.
• Working in close collaboration with students on their Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Using technology to enhance learning.
• Participating in the co-curricular program for students during the afternoon and/or evening program and on weekends.
• Using data to drive improvements in teaching and learning.
• Contributing positively to the curriculum development of the school - creating, developing and evaluating resources for the implementation of the curriculum.
• Being sensitive to students experiencing personal, social or organisational problems, and maintain appropriate discretion in this regard.
• Liaising with relevant colleagues regarding pastoral concerns with the students.
• Deeply engaging in ongoing professional development and professional review.

Benefits
The school will provide the following generous benefits:

• Above award wages ($115,000 - $125,850).
• $350 per week remote allowance.
• Fully subsidised housing.
• Fully subsidised utilities.
• Flights from place of employment
• Meals provided.

Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life, including:

• Trauma Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Cultural Competency training with Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts).
• Mental health first aid certification (6 month+ contracts).

All salary and incentives to be finalised with the school.
 
Requirements
You will be required to hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), registered (or ability to) with TRBWA, National Police Check and a WA Working With Children check in addition to,

• A strong interest in Aboriginal culture, traditions and issues, and a valuing of diversity.
• A strong interest in working with young Aboriginal people so they can experience success and flourish.
• Understanding of Trauma Responsive Practices (Footprint Placements will provide an online course)
• Demonstrated teaching experience - provision of curriculum and activities that enable all students to achieve their highest potential.
• Experience differentiating for a variety of needs in the classroom, including EAL/D and learning challenges.
• The ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, staff and community members.
• A willingness to engage in the co-curricular program of the school.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to the importance of student assessment and reporting.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and busy workplace.
• Ability to be resilient when working with staff, students and community members.
• Capacity to utilise personal strategies for maintaining personal wellbeing.
• Ability to use technology to enhance learning, communication and systems.

Desirable

• Experience in teaching Aboriginal students and communities or in a culturally diverse setting.
• Experience in positive education or using trauma-informed practices.
• TAFE or VCAL experience.

 
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

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