Merredin College is a lighthouse rural school providing a high-quality educational program for approximately 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our students live in the Merredin township, travel from nearby towns, and reside at Merredin Residential College. The broader community is positively involved and invested in our school.Our school caters for a broad range of students, including students with disabilities, providing a range of targeted interventions, and varied educational pathways to engage and grow our students. Each year we have students achieving Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) scores above 90, completion of higher-level certificates, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment.Merredin College is located 256 kilometres east of Perth in the Central Wheatbelt. Positioned on the trainline, the Prospector connects all towns between Perth and Kalgoorlie-Boulder providing convenient travel across the Wheatbelt and Goldfields. There are numerous opportunities for day trips with places such as Wave Rock and Kulin Aquatic Centre and Slide close by. Merredin is located on the Goldfields Heritage Trail providing the avid bushwalker or camper with many opportunities to explore our wonderful country. Those interested in The Arts are also catered for with the Arts Society and Cummins theatre both located in Merredin.In true regional spirit there is a strong sporting culture. There are great facilities in the Merredin District Olympic Pool and Merredin Regional Community and Leisure Centre along with many other outdoor sporting facilities.Find out more about our school by visiting orFind out more about Merredin by visiting this .The RoleWe are actively seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, displaying a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.Professional BenefitsWorking 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:
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Mobility appointments for permanent, metropolitan and south west teachersEligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West 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 .*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Cattaway, Principal on (08) 9041 7520 or by emailing .Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
hold an eligible
. * 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 . * apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.Application InstructionsAll 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 documentsYour application should include:
A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV should demonstrate your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the
and the context of the position and school.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 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/TCH990197Suitable 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.
