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Our people and culture
Hale School»¨¼¾´«Ã½Ó°Òô professional staff communities support a thriving student-family-school relationship. The calibre of our academic, administrative and operational staff determines the quality and efficacy of our students’ learning. We endeavour to find and appoint individuals who are outstanding in their fields, their pedagogy and their willingness to positively contribute to the Hale community.
We are proudly one of WA»¨¼¾´«Ã½Ó°Òô leading schools. We offer our boys extended academic opportunities, competitive challenges and a well organised range of diverse co-curricular activities. Hale»¨¼¾´«Ã½Ó°Òô academic staff responsibilities daily transcend the classroom to include these and other coaching and tutoring roles. Their involvement actively strengthens the crucial mentoring and positive role modelling they fulfil throughout our boys’ education.
We look for people who wish to embrace this culture, who value a high level of performance and are ready to fully engage in leaving their unique contribution to the school and the boys within it.
At Hale School new staff members are welcomed into an inclusive, highly supportive, friendly, and professional academic, administrative and operational community. Hale School»¨¼¾´«Ã½Ó°Òô enviable reputation as a place of educational excellence has been earned over many decades. Our expectations of staff are broad and varied but you will receive collegiate offers of assistance by a collaborative, professional, friendly community. Our facilities, strong sense of community, competitive salaries, management structures and opportunities for professional growth all contribute to an environment in which all staff are valued and supported.
Learning and professional growth
We actively encourage opportunities for professional learning and formative growth, and encourage reflective consideration of our competencies, effectiveness and skills development. Hale staff members are offered a range of professional development supports, including:
- formative feedback
- HR coaching and mentoring programmes
- active encouragement of relevant professional development
- in-house staff professional development and conferences
- opportunities to upgrade teaching and other professional skills
- explicit training for emerging leaders
Health and wellbeing
The ongoing health and wellbeing of each staff member is supported by a range of options, including:
- complimentary annual flu vaccinations
- complimentary skin cancer screening clinics
- access to Hale»¨¼¾´«Ã½Ó°Òô sports facilities including gymnasium, Hale Aquatic Centre and tennis courts with shower and changeroom facilities
- employee assistance programme (provided by PeopleSense)
- staff e-bulletin
- transition to retirement programme
- complimentary lunch each weekday during term
- a vibrant calendar of family-friendly social events hosted by the Staff Liaison Committee
- active Staff Common Room
Convenient location
Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, 20 minutes north-west of the city centre and 3 minutes from the beach. Hale School has ample on-site parking and public transport access on Hale Road to connect bus passengers with the Perth Metro rail system.
Step 1 | Review | Our external vacancies are listed below, review your suitability for the role advertised by reviewing the job description. |
Step 2 | Apply | Online applications should include: ·      Resume and cover letter specific to the role. ·      Three referees (one should be from a current employer). |
Step 3 | Confirmation | A confirmation email will be sent shortly after your application has been received. |
Step 4 | First interview | Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. The interview panel will usually include two to three interviewers. |
Step 5 | Final interview | Final interviews may be conducted with the Headmaster and will include a meet-and-greet with internal stakeholders of the role. |
Step 6 | Offer | A verbal offer will be made to the successful candidate once pre-employment checks are completed. A formal offer of employment may follow, which is sent electronically. |
Hale School values the interest from many high-quality applicants for all advertised roles. Unsuccessful candidates are notified of their outcome via email at the end of the employment process.
At Hale School we all take our individual and collective responsibilities around child protection very seriously. We understand and work toward facilitating a whole school approach to all elements of the Australian Student Wellbeing and the National Safe Schools Frameworks.
We endeavour to meet the requirements of these frameworks by being explicit in our standards and expectations of all staff. These beliefs are outlined in several important foundations, which include documents like our Child Safe Policy, Code of Ethics and Conduct, our Anglican Heritage and School values.
These along with other associated documents mean that as an employee of the School, you will be required to meet clear behavioural standards. These are outlined in the papers listed above along with our Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Policy and How to Comply with the Code of Conduct for All Staff, as updated from time to time.
Child safety is also expressed through our day-to-day interactions with each other and the boys. Consequently, as an employee at Hale School we anticipate that you will:
- Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people.
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Ensure that our interactions with children and young people are positive and safe.
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people.
Furthermore, as part of your duties and responsibilities as an employee you are also required to:
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge.
- Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations, or disclosures of alleged abuse in accordance with our Child Safe and Mandatory Reporting policy and procedure.
- Maintain a valid Working with Children Check.
- Report to the Headmaster any criminal charges or convictions you receive during your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.
- Participate in professional learning covering the Child Safety, Staff Code of Conduct, and Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting annually.
Our Human Resources team:
Dr Richard Goater
Director of Staff Development and Human Resources
Mrs Rachel Wenham
Human Resources Coordinator
If you are interested and can make a positive contribution to the professional academic, administrative or operational community at Hale School, we welcome your enquiry:
Email: Â halehr@hale.wa.edu.au
Phone:Â +61 8 9347 0120
Employment opportunities
Current opportunities at Hale School
Please scroll through current vacancies below.
Please note that emailed or hard copy applications cannot be accepted for employment vacancies. All applications must be made through the link to the advertised role.
To learn more about Hale School’s philosophy of teaching and learning click on the links below: