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Are you a passionate and engaging primary teacher looking to teach in a community school in the Pilbara from the beginning of the school year until February 27th? Do you inspire to teach in a culturally rich school, whilst only living 90 minutes from a regional centre? A remote Aboriginal community school is currently seeking a short term teacher for their Year 2-4 class.
 
Located in the Pilbara, approximately 1.5 hours from Port Hedland, the school has approximately 50 students enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is currently a three-teacher school. The school values and promotes the cultural heritage of its students and consistently utilises and builds upon the local cultural knowledge and experiences of the students, their family and their community. The language, culture and history of the students and their community is highly respected and embraced by the school and its programs. Literacy, numeracy and On-Country learning are central components of the school's curriculum. The school values learning; the wisdom of their Elders; belonging and harmony; equal and every opportunity; healthy living; honesty; respect for self and others; and courage - for a strong future.
 
This is a full time position from the beginning of the year until 27th of February. There is flexibility to begin 27th of January if you would like meet before and go over the program, otherwise students are back on the 2nd of March. 
 
The Perks!
The school will provide the following benefits -

• Salary range $88,178 to $127,737 per annum
• Fully subsidised on-site shared accommodation (furniture, whitegoods, kitchenware). Two teachers to a house.
• Fully subsidised utilities (power, water and gas)
• Satellite TV and internet
• Fortnightly district allowance of $ 71.20
• Relocation assistance
• Return flights
• Pets considered

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 the Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts)
• First aid certification (6 month+ contracts)

Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess and/or demonstrate:

• TRBWA registration and Working with Children Clearance Check (or ability to obtain one.) Early years qualification for the kindergarten teacher.
• Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in education with early years
• Comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum
• A passion for living in a remote community
• A high standard of competency and proficiency as a classroom teacher
• The capacity to differentiate and cater for different learning needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good administrative skills
• A willingness to work collaboratively with staff and community.
• Ability to build relationships and listen to the needs of the students, school and community
• Be prepared to learn from your students, and teaching methods from Indigenous staff.

Experienced teachers and outstanding graduates will be considered.
 
How to Apply
Interested? We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess) and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Do you have a question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
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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