Teacher - Students At Educational Risk

Please note as of Monday, 20 April at 1.15pm the closing date for this advert has changed.

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2 (as soon as possible), 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

The ideal commence date is Term 2, however this is negotiable. We encourage all applicants available now and from Term 3 to apply.

Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.

Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au and learn more 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 exciting 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 significantly improve the future of students at educational risk. You should be a teacher who aspires for 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 will be critical to this role.

You will develop authentic and rich learning tasks, work with students to develop goals, apply a range of instruction and explicit teaching incorporating current and emerging technologies to meet the needs of our students. Our team displays a commitment to excellence and can establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment using a restorative approach that focuses on 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 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 $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $9 299 per year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 see info below
• 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
• Additional travel concessions

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Hedland SHS in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (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.

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 Timothy Collier, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1952 or emailing timothy.collier@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Tim Collier on 0484 030 044.

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 gend