Teacher - K-6

Department of Education; Roebourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised housing

Pilbara employment incentives

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Roebourne District High School in Western Australia is seeking committed ECE and Primary Teachers to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive learning aligned to the WA Curriculum. You will collaborate with AIEOs, education assistants, and curriculum staff to create inclusive, place-based learning experiences that connect students with local culture and language.

Ideal applicants will plan responsive literacy, numeracy and social-emotional learning, use explicit instruction and formative

Qualifications

• Hold eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Experience in regional or remote settings and with EALD learners.
• Familiarity with Berry Street Education Model or trauma-informed frameworks.
• Experience with MultiLit or comparable explicit literacy programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning programmes aligned to the WA Curriculum.
• Work closely with AIEOs, education assistants, the Curriculum Coach, and specialist staff.
• Create engaging, inclusive classrooms that connect learning to local culture, language and place.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Explicit instruction

Differentiation

Assessment for learning

Collaboration

Education

Eligible teacher qualification

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School Are you ready to teach where your work truly matters? Do you want to see visible impact in your classroom every week, working with a tight and supportive Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Primary team that values collaboration, clarity, and growth? Do you believe that strong relationships, cultural understanding and community partnerships are central to student success? Are you ready to accelerate your professional growth through purposeful coaching, targeted learning, and leadership opportunities aligned to our Business Plan and Teaching for Impact? Could you see yourself enjoying the Pilbara lifestyle and genuine community connections while contributing to the next generation of strong, proud learners?

Roebourne District High School (DHS), situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, serves a dynamic and culturally rich community. Our school is deeply connected to the land and the local Aboriginal culture that has shaped this region for thousands of years. The school sits on Ngarluma Ngurra, the Country of the Ngarluma people, and many of our students come from the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi and Banyjima language groups. As a K-12 school, Roebourne DHS provides a continuous and supportive educational journey for students from KindiLink through to Year 12. Our school is unique in its ability to offer students the chance to grow and develop in a familiar and culturally responsive environment throughout their entire schooling experience. This continuity enables us to build strong, lasting relationships with students and their families. We are able to deeply personalise the educational experiences for all of our students in our small school community.

The Role

We are seeking committed, reflective and skilled ECE and Primary Teachers to plan and deliver high-quality, culturally responsive learning programmes aligned to the WA Curriculum. Suitable applicants will use explicit instruction, inquiry-based learning and formative assessment to ensure that every child is known, challenged and supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will work closely with Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEOs), education assistants, the Curriculum Coach, and specialist staff to create engaging, inclusive classrooms that connect learning to local culture, language, and place.

Ideal Applicants Will Be Able To

• Know students well and plan responsive learning that reflects Country, Community and curriculum.
• Use Teaching for Impact strategies - clear learning intentions, success criteria, differentiation, and regular checks for understanding.
• Teach a balanced program that integrates explicit instruction, purposeful inquiry, literacy and numeracy foundations, and social-emotional learning.
• Apply trauma-informed and co-regulatory practices, including Positive Behaviour Support and restorative approaches.
• Track progress through valid assessment tools, monitor impact, and adjust teaching accordingly.
• Work collaboratively within a team, contributing to planning, moderation and improvement cycles.
• Build and sustain positive, strengths-based relationships with families through regular communication and involvement in classroom learning.
• Display a strong commitment to developing cultural responsiveness and embedding Aboriginal language, perspectives and local knowledge in teaching practice.

We are looking for teachers with

• Experience with improvement in literacy, numeracy, and student engagement outcomes.
• Experience teaching in regional or remote settings and with English as an Additional Language and/or Dialect (EALD) learners.
• Familiarity with the Berry Street Education Model or similar trauma-informed frameworks.
• Experience with MultiLit or comparable explicit literacy programs.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, collegial staff with shared purpose and clear direction.
• Access to structured coaching, mentoring, and regional professional learning networks.
• Opportunities for leadership development and innovation in teaching practice.
• Subsidised housing and Pilbara employment incentives (where applicable).
• A chance to live and work on Country in a community where education changes lives.

Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education

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 $13 730 a year
• District allowance of $9 299 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Travel concession
• Free relocation
• Air-Conditioning Subsidy

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.

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.
• 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.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 November 2026