Teacher - Students At Educational Risk

This is a twelve (12) fixed term full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Champion Bay Senior High School (CBSHS) is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Teacher to join their friendly Student Services team to support their work in providing the students and staff at the school with a comprehensive range of interventions and supports in 2026.

About The School
CBSHS is the largest Independent Public School in the Midwest region of Western Australia. We have a strong commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on quality teaching and learning, as detailed in our business plan. The care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a rigorous student services and wellbeing program which has been set up to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically. Staff and students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of 'Respect, Aspire and Resilience.'

The Location and Community
The City of Greater Geraldton (CGG) is one of 9 regions of WA and has much to offer in terms of sport, culture and tourism. With a population of approximately 40,000, the CGG covers an area of approximately 472,000 square kilometres and includes the towns of Mullewa and Walkaway. Apart from the significant sporting and cultural activities on offer, Geraldton itself is renowned for its quality lifestyle. Geraldton is the centre of the WA rock lobster industry along with the productive agricultural region that extends to the north, south and east of the city. An important part of the town is the Geraldton Port Authority which is responsible for moving a significant variety of produce such as grain, mineral sands, iron ore and other goods. During the wildflower season, the outlying areas of Geraldton are renowned for their stunning wildflowers.

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The Role
This role will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship-focused and passionate about creating a caring and exciting learning environment that supports staff and students to be their best selves.

The main aspects of the role will include:

• Deputise and support for Student Services Managers as required

• Complex Behaviour Support Coordinator - In this role, they will work with school leaders to develop connected and tiered systems and approaches including:

• using data to identify and plan for universal, targeted and intensive supports in the areas of learning, wellbeing and behaviour

• developing clear systems and processes that consider the needs of all students

• reducing teacher workload pressures.

• Conduct Home visits as required to assist with student planning and attendance (Badged attendance officer).

• Oversee the Student Leadership program in consultation.
• Respond to requests for behaviour support as required
• Oversee whole school positive wellbeing events such as RUOK day, good standing events etc. in consultation
• Excursion, incursion and event paperwork
• Maintenance of Good standing data and information to whole school.
• Participate in and advise on the effectiveness of Tier 1, 2 and 3 interventions strategies/programs.
• Case management of students requiring Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions.
• Provide Gatekeeper assessment as required
• Support the re-entry process of students following suspension
• Assembly Support in consultation.
• Other duties as determined in consultation with the relevant Associate Principal or Senior School Mangement.

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 Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year
• District allowance of $1 239 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below.
• 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
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Teachers and school administrators employed at
Champion Bay Senior High School
in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of
$2 000
(pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

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Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Adam Blackmore, Principal on or emailing .

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 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 four (4)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 four (4) 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1009717

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 Monday, 1 December 2025