Teacher - Secondary

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 Situated in the coastal town of Onslow in the West Pilbara, Onslow School is part of the Remote Teaching Service, offering unique and diverse experiences both personally and professionally.

Our Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school embraces a culturally diverse student population and values its connection to Thalanyji Country.

As part of the Remote Teaching Service, this role offers a unique professional experience supported by a range of incentives.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.onslowschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role Onslow School is seeking a dynamic and flexible educator to join our Secondary Team in a Humanities and Social Sciences (Ha SS)/English teaching role.

This position involves supporting students enrolled in School of Isolated Distance Education (SIDE) courses while also delivering engaging face-to-face instruction.

The successful applicant will ideally have a sound understanding of SIDE operations and thrive in a small, multi-age secondary setting.

Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are central to our approach, with opportunities to contribute to leadership through committees and school initiatives.

Professional Benefits Working 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: Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year District allowance of $9 299 a year 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave Subsidised leave travel during major vacations Free GROH housing Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract) Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation Vehicle relocation Air-conditioning subsidy Travel Concessions You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Campbell, Principal on 0417 950473 or emailing Lisa.

Campbell@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity We 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility To work with us, you must: hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.

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 website.

apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions All 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 documents Your application should include: A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.

A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

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 Careers Page 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: SS/TCH992302 Suitable 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.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025

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