Teacher - Secondary Generalist

Department of Education; Shire Of Halls Creek; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Teaching Service Allowance

District Allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention Inc

12% employer superannuation

12 weeks vacation leave

Remote Teaching Service leave

Housing subsidy

Airconditioning Subsidy

Furniture relocation

Furniture storage

Vehicle relocation

Job summary

The Department of Education in Western Australia invites applications for a Secondary Generalist Teacher at Halls Creek District High School. This 36-month fixed-term, full-time appointment commences Term 1, 2027, with possible extension or permanency.

The role requires delivering a differentiated curriculum aligned to the WA Curriculum and engaging with students and the remote teaching service community. Applicants should have an eligible teaching qualification and registration, be prepared for

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Obtain WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
• Teach secondary generalist subjects aligned to the WA Curriculum.
• Foster strong relationships with students and the school community to promote positive futures.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

EAL/D

Education

Eligible teacher qualification

Registration

Job description

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension 12 months and/or permanency. Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

The School Located in the Central Kimberley Region between Broome and Kununurra, most students come from the town of Halls Creek and the communities of Mardiwa Loop and Nicholson Block. A few students commute from several family communities within 20 km of Halls Creek, Koongie Park Station (20 km) and Lamboo Station (40 km). At Halls Creek District High School (DHS), we have developed both a culture of high expectations and a high care environment where success is supported and celebrated. We are striving to be a school of achievement through our consistent teaching practices, dynamic educational experiences, and active community engagement. Halls Creek DHS has an enrolment of approximately 330 students across the Kindergarten to Year 12 campus, with a 98% Aboriginal enrolment. Located in the beautiful East Kimberley Region, we are part of the Kimberley Schools Project, and are committed to attracting, recruiting, and coaching teachers to master explicit teaching pedagogy. The Location and Community Schools in the Remote Teaching Service are located in some of the most isolated parts of the state. They may be in community settings or small towns, and the majority of students are from local Aboriginal families. They deliver flexible and innovative education programs to ensure students in remote areas have access to high quality learning programs. Teaching in a remote school offers a range of professional opportunities for teachers who are engaging and resilient. If you are flexible and like working as part of a team, you have the opportunity to be part of this innovative learning community. Skills and interests in literacy, numeracy, and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) are highly valued. Teachers who live and work in the remote teaching service tell us that it makes them better teachers, and better people. The Department of Education also supports our teachers by providing a range of additional allowances and benefits. For more information about Halls Creek visit The Heart of the Kimberley - Halls Creek . Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online . For more information about working in Halls Creek, please watch our video below.

The Role

As a member of our team, the successful Secondary Generalist Teacher applicant will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative educator who is committed to the development of the whole student. The successful applicant will ideally be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation. The successful applicant should be motivated, possess the ability to teach secondary generalist subjects and be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a Secondary Generalist Teacher, the successful applicant will deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. The successful applicant should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant 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. The successful applicant should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students.

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.

• Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
• District Allowance of $7 436 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $500 see info below
• 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
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Airconditioning Subsidy
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Halls Creek District High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $500 (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. You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details . 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].

Agency Referrals

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

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/TCH1069957. 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 Thursday, 19 November 2026