Teacher - Secondary Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Teaching Service Allowance

District allowance

12% superannuation

12 weeks vacation leave

Job summary

Wananami Remote Community School in the Kimberley region seeks a conscientious and innovative teacher to lead a mixed year level secondary class. The role emphasizes evidence-based decision making, differentiation, and active involvement with the school and wider community.

You will deliver a differentiated curriculum aligned to the WA Curriculum, focusing on literacy and numeracy while using data to guide instruction and support student growth.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Be eligible for WA Working with Children Check before you start.
• Consent to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Be the main classroom teacher for the mixed year level secondary class.
• Deliver a differentiated curriculum aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Lead literacy and numeracy instruction and monitor student progress using data.
• Engage with families, Senior Leaders and community members to plan on-Country learning experiences.
• Support students to explore career pathways and essential life and work skills.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Literacy pedagogy

Community engagement

Differentiation

Job description

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible permanency

Wananami Remote Community School (RCS) is a culturally responsive school in the heart of the Kimberley, serving the communities of Dodnun, Kupungarri, and Mt Barnett along the Gibb River Road. Our work is grounded in strong partnerships with families to ensure learning is respectful, relevant, and connected to culture. Wananami offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow in a setting rich in community and country.

At Wananami Remote Community School, our vision is for every student to thrive in two worlds - to be Strong, Smart, Proud and Deadly leaders for future generations. We honour Ngarinyin language and culture through rich on-country learning experiences, while also championing evidence-informed teaching practices such as Daily Reviews, Explicit Direct Instruction, and research-based reading programs. Literacy is embedded across all learning areas, and teaching is differentiated to meet the diverse learning needs of every student. Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework promotes a safe and respectful school culture, underpinned by high expectations. We use student achievement data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and guide targeted support. Central to our success is a collaborative staff culture where teachers share expertise, reflect on practice, and work together to continuously improve outcomes for all students.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

As a member of our team, the successful applicant will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will ideally be actively involved both within the school and the wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation.

This role requires the successful applicant to be the main classroom teacher of our mixed year level secondary class. You should ideally be motivated, able to teach secondary generalist subjects and knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. You will deliver a differentiated curriculum that meets the needs of all students, with the expectation that every student can reach their potential.

A key focus of the role is student engagement and the explicit, effective teaching of literacy and numeracy. You will be a teacher who aspires to academic excellence and is committed to high-quality teaching and learning, using data and evidence to monitor progress and adjust instruction.

You will work closely with families, Senior Leaders and community members to plan and deliver on-Country learning experiences that are meaningful to students and linked to the curriculum. You will also support students to explore career pathways and develop the essential life and work skills they need for further education, training and employment.

You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for them..

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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20 870 a year
• District allowance of $7 436 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation
• Airconditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location.

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].

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joseph Lockhart, 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1069605

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.

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