Teacher - Arts

Department of Education; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance of

District Allowance of 9449 a year

Temporary Attraction and Retention Inc

12% employer superannuation

12 weeks' vacation leave

Subsidised accommodation

Job summary

The School At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) invites applications for an Arts Teacher to engage students from Years 7 to 12. The role centres on Performing Arts, including Music and Drama, with WA Curriculum alignment and a differentiated approach to meet diverse needs.

You will collaborate with colleagues to support high-quality teaching, build positive relationships, and contribute to a school culture that values creativity, equity and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach secondary Arts from years 7 to 12 with WA Curriculum knowledge.
• Capability to deliver a differentiated Arts program across Music and Drama.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a differentiated Arts curriculum for years 7–12, focusing on Performing Arts including Music and Drama.
• Build positive relationships with students and collaborate with colleagues to improve student achievement.
• Contribute to a high-quality, coherent whole-school instructional model.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Teaching

Job description

The School At Karratha Senior High School (SHS)

The School At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society. Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on delivering quality education to a diverse population of approximately 1270 students who live in Karratha and surrounding towns. Our well-maintained facilities create an inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Our diverse team of educators, range from enthusiastic graduates to Level 3 classroom teachers and Senior teachers. The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years for producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society. Karratha SHS offers excellent programs for students to pursue music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. Our state-of-the-art Technologies building provides excellent facilities for students to learn valuable skills for careers in trades industries. Our school has 4 priority areas which drive our day-to-day operations.

• Conditions for learning: Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment to support students' learning, wellbeing and engagement
• Curriculum and teaching: Support high quality teaching and learning in all classrooms
• Build staff capability: Identify, develop and support our workforce through consistent, high-quality leadership
• Strong community partnerships and relationships: Enhance engagement practices with parents, families, community stakeholders and external agencies

We are committed to teaching and learning excellence in every classroom. Our whole-school instructional model ensures consistent, high-quality teaching that supports all students to achieve success and pursue their aspirations. We aim to create an environment where students are challenged, engaged, and supported with their learning. With a focus on explicit teaching, teachers provide clear, consistent and purposeful lessons across all year levels to reduce variability and ensure every student experiences high-quality instruction in every classroom. Formal and informal instructional coaching and support is provided to all teachers. Underpinning our teaching is a strong focus on trauma informed practice and the use of Positive Behaviour strategies to ensure all students are well supported. These approaches reinforce our core values of Responsibility, Respect and Inclusivity, creating a culture where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Find out more about our school by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online and more about Karratha by viewing the video below.

The Role At Karratha SHS, Arts Teachers build positive relationships with students and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance student achievement.

The ideal applicant will be motivated, possess the ability to teach secondary Arts from years 7 to 12 and will be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. This position will have a focus on teaching Performing Arts including Music and Drama. Having the ability to teach both disciplines is desirable. As an Arts Teacher, you will deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. We are looking for a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high-quality teaching and learning. Our teaching practices align with the Whole School Instructional Model, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all learning areas. You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s moral purpose, values and priorities across the whole school community.

Karratha SHS Arts department has great facilities and resources and puts an effort into extracurricular art events and activities, such as arts showcase, school production, festivals, competitions and art club. Arts students have an opportunity to showcase their work at the Red Earth Arts Precinct, the region’s premier facility that provides a home for the arts, live music, functions and events.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $9 449 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 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
• Air conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concession Teachers and School Administrators employed at Karratha Senior High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (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. 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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Karratha Senior High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (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. 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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school. Find out if you are eligible on IKON . *Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gemma Garbutt, Deputy Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail] .

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.
• 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1071670 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 November 2026