Teacher - Students At Educational Risk

Overview

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026, with possible extension.

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 is committed to positive behaviour supports focusing on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. Staff strive to maintain a school culture that encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance, with an inclusive approach to support all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has built a positive reputation for educational opportunities, staff development, and high standards of achievement, with a focus on empowering students from diverse backgrounds to be successful. Find out more about the school at hedlandshs.wa.edu.au and learn about living and working in Port Hedland by viewing the video below.

The Role

This role will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship-focused and passionate about creating engaging learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn for all students.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop high level teaching skills in a supportive environment to improve the future of students at educational risk. The ideal applicant aspires to academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning. Professional knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice and supporting students' social and emotional wellbeing is preferred. A sound understanding of The Western Australian Curriculum and the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is critical to this role.

You will develop authentic and rich learning tasks, work with students to develop goals, apply a range of instructional and explicit teaching methods incorporating current and emerging technologies to meet the needs of our students. The team focuses on excellence and establishes a positive classroom learning environment using a restorative approach that emphasises responsibility, building resilience and self-confidence.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both professional and personal well-being. Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive 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, including sick leave and carers' leave
• Air conditioning subsidy
• Travel concessions

Find out more about the benefits by visiting the professional and personal benefits page. For additional information on allowances and housing, contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or (08) 9264 5154.

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, 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 and complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees (one preferably being your current line manager).
  
  • Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
    • A statement of up to three 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 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start your application. For tips on writing your teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, visit 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, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH992618

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 September 2025

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