Teacher - Arts

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive training and career dev.

Leave provisions

Subsidised accommodation

Travel Concession

Free relocation

Job summary

Kambalda West District High School, part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, seeks an Arts teacher who can also contribute with Home Economics. The role emphasizes engaging lessons, supportive classroom environments, and collaboration with families and the community to promote student growth.

The successful candidate will use data-driven approaches and diverse teaching strategies to improve outcomes while aligning with the Whole School Instructional Framework and school values.

Qualifications

• Broad skills across the Arts curriculum and delivering quality lessons.
• Experience teaching Home Economics is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents and staff.
• Using data to inform teaching decisions and improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across the Arts and Home Economics subjects.
• Apply varied teaching strategies to support all learners and create a safe learning environment.
• Use data and evidence-based practices to promote learning and excellence.
• Contribute to Whole School Instructional Framework and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Arts teaching

Home Economics

Interpersonal skills

Data-informed

Education

Teaching qualification

Registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Kambalda West District High School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community that caters to students from Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 12. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team of educators, we offer a friendly and supportive environment that encourages academic, social, and emotional growth. Our strong partnership with families and the broader community helps ensure the best outcomes for every student. Guided by our core values of REACH – Respect, Excellence, Aspiration, Connection, and Harmony – we embed these principles into every aspect of school life.

Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, Kambalda is a historic mining town situated on the traditional lands of the Wongatha and Ngadju peoples. As a District High School, we offer a unique and seamless learning journey across all phases of schooling. Students benefit from a close‑knit, family‑oriented setting where transitions between year levels are supported by a consistent whole‑school approach.

The school’s culture is driven by collaboration, where both students and staff contribute to a warm, welcoming, and productive environment. This collective pride is also reflected in the ongoing care of our school grounds and facilities, helping to create an inspiring space for learning and growth.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.kambaldawestdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to supporting and improving students achieve their full potential. To be successful in this role, you would ideally have broad skills and proficient knowledge across the Arts curriculum to deliver quality lessons and engage students. We particularly welcome applications from teachers with experience teaching Home Economics.

As an Arts teacher, the ideal applicant should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents, staff and the wider community. The ability to build and develop positive relationships with students is paramount.

The successful applicant will ideally be able to apply different teaching strategies to connect with students, create a safe and engaging learning environment and ultimately improve student outcomes.

The capacity to use data and make evidence‑based decisions to promote learning and excellence is highly desirable. Experience with High Impact Teaching Strategies would be desirable as the school has an established Whole School Instructional Framework.

Secondary and Primary Teachers are encouraged to apply.

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 $8 020 a year
• District allowance of $2 734 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 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
• Travel Concession
• Free relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Kambalda West District High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 (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 [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 Tara Schmidt, 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. 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026

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.