Teacher - English

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance of

12% superannuation contributions

12 weeks vacation leave

20+ days other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Job summary

Northam Senior High School is seeking a highly motivated English Teacher for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on excellence in teaching, literacy, literature and language across Years 7–12, with ATAR English desirable.

Join a trauma-informed and restorative learning environment in the Wheatbelt, supported by the Department of Education. A competitive salary, flexible leave provisions and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic English Teacher with a commitment to high standards in secondary teaching.
• Ability to develop engaging learning experiences across Years 7–12, with strong literacy, literature and language knowledge.
• Experience with inclusive education and differentiated instruction is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver English learning experiences across Years 7–12.
• Assess and report student progress using diverse methods.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment supportive of diverse learners and abilities.

Job description

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

Northam Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a highly motivated, experienced English Teacher committed to achieving outstanding educational outcomes for all students.

The school stands on the bank of the Avon River and has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to students in Years 7 to 12 from the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts. With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

In our vision of ‘A Community United’, we work in partnership with students, staff, parents/carers and the community to establish positive and productive relationships. Northam SHS is focused on embedding trauma-informed and restorative practices, where our systems are designed to prioritise student belonging, voice and mastery in a strengths-based model.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate English Teacher, with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in the secondary context. Teachers at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply, including new graduates. The successful applicant should specialise in English and ideally possess the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to develop and implement engaging and purposeful learning experiences across the English areas. A strong understanding of literacy, literature and language, as well as the ability to develop students' skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, will be highly regarded. It is desirable that the successful applicant has the ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to utilise a wide range of assessment and reporting methods to monitor student progression in relation to the relevant achievement standards. A commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach to planning for improved student outcomes, with experience or capacity to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students with a range of achievement levels, language backgrounds and disabilities, will be highly regarded. Ideally, the successful applicant will be able to develop a supportive and positive classroom environment, possess effective interpersonal skills and work collaboratively and effectively in a professional manner. The ability to elicit positive student behaviour using an educative approach is highly regarded.

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
• 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

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 Richard Kardol, Deputy Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Jodee Vause on 0409 282 799.

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

• 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 Friday, 16 October 2026