Teacher - Performing Arts

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Superannuation contributions

Vacation leave (12 weeks)

Relocation assistance

Air-conditioning subsidy

Travel allowances

Job summary

Newman Senior High School in Western Australia is seeking a passionate Drama teacher to lead the Drama program and help shape pathways for students in a regional setting.

Initially teaching Drama alongside a second learning area, you will grow the Drama component as student participation increases, contributing to the Performing Arts across the school and local community.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach secondary Drama and sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Experience building and growing a Performing Arts program is desirable.
• Strong relationships with students, families and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama to secondary students as part of regional Arts, with potential to teach another learning area.
• Contribute to development of a senior secondary pathway in Drama.
• Support extra-curricular Drama activities and community performances.

Skills

Drama teaching

Secondary education

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Teaching qualification and registration

Job description

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

The School

Newman Senior High School (SHS) is located at the heart of a vibrant, multicultural and highly connected Pilbara community. Newman offers the benefits of regional living within a welcoming community that is strongly supported by local organisations, industry and community groups. There is always something to be part of, with a wide range of community events, sporting opportunities and social activities throughout the year. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Pilbara offers exceptional opportunities for camping, four-wheel driving and exploring the region, while those who prefer quieter pursuits will also find active arts, crafts and community groups. It is a place where people can quickly build connections, become involved and feel part of the community.

At Newman SHS, you will join a committed team that is already achieving positive outcomes for students. Our priority is to sustain this success and continue to improve student achievement, engagement and pathways. The school is well resourced and has strong foundations, including the NEWMANWAY for Quality Teaching, an established pastoral care approach and a strategic focus on Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) that connects classroom learning with the opportunities, industries and future pathways available within the Pilbara. These are underpinned by our values of Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility, which shape both our teaching and the way we work with students. Established partnerships with families, local industry and community organisations provide valuable opportunities that extend student learning and pathways beyond the classroom.

Newman SHS is entering an exciting phase of growth, with expanding programs and leadership capacity across the school. As we grow, our focus is on strengthening consistency, further embedding key initiatives and ensuring our structures and systems support staff and students to thrive.

The Role

Newman SHS has enjoyed growing success in Drama over recent years, including strong participation in the local YOH Fest (Youth on Health Festival) program, with a recent entry placing in the top 20 across the state!

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Drama teacher who is excited by the opportunity to build on this momentum and help shape the future of Drama at Newman Senior High School. This is an opportunity to make the program your own, grow student participation and create meaningful performance opportunities within the school and wider community.

Applicants should have the ability to teach secondary Drama and sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum. Our longer-term aspiration is to continue building the Drama program and establish a strong senior secondary pathway. The successful applicant will initially teach Drama alongside a second learning area, with the aim of increasing the Drama component of the role as student participation grows.

We are looking for someone who brings energy, high expectations and strong relationships; someone willing to be hands-on, embrace the opportunities that come with working in a regional community and contribute beyond the classroom to enrich student experiences and strengthen Performing Arts at Newman SHS.

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 $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $9 299 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Additional travel allowances

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Danielle Sherlock 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

• 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 Tuesday, 20 October 2026