Teacher - Rise Up Program

Overview

Join to apply for the Teacher - Rise Up Program role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school focuses on a culture of positive behaviour supports, inclusion, care, courtesy, respect and responsibility, and strives to maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au, Schools Online or view the video.

The Role

The Rise Up program, established in 2022, is part of the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership. It is a whole-school initiative designed to support all students at Hedland SHS in achieving personal growth and success. The program provides extended opportunities for students across Years 7 to 12 to engage with school and community and to celebrate success. The Rise Up Teacher works with students to develop targets for improvement, co-designs plans to meet them, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide learning opportunities for small group learning. The role includes leading whole school assemblies, promoting student voice through the Student Leadership Team, and supporting leadership development. The teacher also collaborates with staff to create meaningful opportunities for students to improve, develop, and demonstrate skills through real-world experiences, including volunteering and community projects. The Rise Up Teacher supports students in building a portfolio of evidence and works with the PBS Committee to embed Positive Behaviour in Schools practices across the school.

The position includes a small teaching component aligned with the successful applicant's skill set and needs of the school, and requires meeting BHP Pilbara Education Partnership contract deliverables, including quarterly, bi-annual and annual reporting, and monitoring the Rise Up budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop targets for student improvement and co-design plans to meet them
• Provide a range of learning opportunities to support small group learning
• Lead whole school assemblies and enhance student voice through the Student Leadership Team
• Support student leadership growth and development
• Collaborate with staff to provide real-world learning experiences (volunteering, endorsed programs, community projects)
• Help students build a portfolio of evidence showcasing growth and readiness for further education or employment
• Work with the PBS Committee to embed a consistent whole-school behaviour approach
• Contribute to improving attendance, academic achievement and community engagement
• Meet contract deliverables and monitor the Rise Up budget

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support professional and personal well-being, including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and leave provisions. Key benefits include:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 per year
• District allowance of $9,299 per year
• Free relocation
• Subsidised GROH accommodation
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave
• Air conditioning subsidy
• Additional travel concession

For more information about allowances and housing, contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or (08) 9264 5154.

Application Instructions

• All applications must be submitted online
• Step 1: Select Apply for Job – provide two work-related referees (one preferably your current line manager)
• Step 2: Attach documents – a statement (up to 3 pages) demonstrating professional knowledge, practice and engagement; a CV (up to 3 pages)

It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start your application. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.

Closing and Other Details

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH994753

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Education and Training
• Education Administration Programs

Equity and Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are welcome. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for details.

Eligibility: To work with us you must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration, be eligible to work in Australia for the term, apply for a WA Working with Children Check, and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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