Year 8 English and Humanities Teacher

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We are seeking an inspiring Year 8 English and Humanities Teacher to join the middle school team at Port Augusta Secondary School.

Are you passionate about English and Humanities? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to support students' growth at a pivotal stage of their schooling? Port Augusta Secondary School invites committed and enthusiastic educators to apply for the role of Year 8 English and Humanities Teacher, joining our vibrant Middle School team. This role may include some teaching in the senior year levels.

At Port Augusta Secondary School, our middle school program bridges the nurturing foundation of primary education with the academic depth and opportunities of secondary schooling. As a Year 8 teacher, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences that empower students to thrive.

You will have the rewarding opportunity to:

• Deliver engaging and curriculum-aligned English and Humanities programs for Year 8 students.
• Collaborate within a supportive middle school team, committed to holistic student wellbeing and academic achievement.
• Participate in cross-curricular planning to foster interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Develop your teaching practice and gain leadership experience, including opportunities to mentor colleagues in a collegial and forward-thinking setting.
• Opportunities exist for teaching in other preferred curriculum areas, supporting your professional interests and expertise.

Port Augusta offers a vibrant community, a supportive school culture, and great opportunities for professional and personal development. Whether you are early in your career or seeking to expand your expertise, you will find a welcoming environment to grow and make a difference.

To find out more about teaching at our school and living in Port Augusta please visit https://youtu.be/IWDopzPRM-s.

Country incentives and locality allowances on top of salary may apply depending on the site location: www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching.

Embrace this opportunity to inspire students and advance your teaching career at Port Augusta Secondary School. Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:

1. Provide an example of when you have actively created working relationships that have resulted in you connecting with your colleagues, sharing practices, and learning from one another to support your learners to thrive.
2. Explain a time where you have empowered your learners, giving them agency to shape a learning experience. What was the outcome?
3. Describe a time where evaluation of your teaching has led to a change in your teaching practice?

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

• Site: Port Augusta Secondary School
• Local Partnership: Port Augusta - Quorn
• Tenure: 22/01/2027 ongoing
• Fraction of time: 1.0
• Subject: English to Year 8
• Subject: Humanities and Social Science to Year 8
• Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
• School Website: http://www.pass.sa.edu.au

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.