Teacher - Students At Educational Risk

Champion Bay Senior High School; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Western Australia is seeking a Teacher for Students At Educational Risk. This full-time position focuses on creating a supportive learning environment and involves developing strategies for student wellbeing. Candidates should be highly motivated and relationship-focused, with a commitment to supporting students at risk. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in working with students at educational risk is highly valued.
• Ability to develop clear systems that cater to all students' needs.
• Hold a current WA Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support Student Services Managers as required.
• Develop systems for learning and wellbeing support.
• Oversee positive wellbeing events within the school.

Skills

Relationship-focused

Highly motivated

Complex behaviour support

Education

Teaching degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Teacher – Students At Educational Risk; Branch: Champion Bay Senior High School; Location: Geraldton; Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time; Salary: $85,610 – $124,016 per annum (pro‑ra); Closing Date: 2025‑12‑01 4:30 PM.

This is a twelve (12) fixed term full‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.

About the School

Champion Bay Senior High School (CBSHS) is the largest Independent Public School in the Midwest region of Western Australia. We have a strong commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on quality teaching and learning. The care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a rigorous student services and wellbeing program which has been set up to ensure all our students are well‑cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically. Staff and students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of ‘Respect, Aspire and Resilience.’

The Role

This role will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship‑focused and passionate about creating a caring and exciting learning environment that supports staff and students to be their best selves.

Responsibilities

• Deputise and support Student Services Managers as required
• Complex Behaviour Support Coordinator – Work with school leaders to develop connected and tiered systems and approaches including using data to identify and plan for universal, targeted and intensive supports in the areas of learning, wellbeing and behaviour
• Develop clear systems and processes that consider the needs of all students
• Reduce teacher workload pressures
• Conduct home visits as required to assist with student planning and attendance (Badged attendance officer)
• Oversee the Student Leadership program (7‑12) in consultation
• Respond to requests for behaviour support as required
• Oversee whole‑school positive wellbeing events such as RUOK Day, good standing events etc. in consultation
• Excursion, incursion and event paperwork
• Maintain ground‑standing data and information for the whole school
• Participate in and advise on the effectiveness of Tier 1, 2 and 3 interventions strategies and programmes
• Case‑manage students requiring Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions
• Provide Gatekeeper assessment as required
• Support the re‑entry process of students following suspension
• Assembly support in consultation
• Other duties as determined in consultation with the relevant Associate Principal or Senior School Management

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 Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year
• District allowance of $1 239 per year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (see info below)
• 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

Teachers and school administrators employed at Champion Bay Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary payment of $2 000 (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 at this school.

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.

Eligibility

• Hold an eligible …
• 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 …
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• Consent to a … and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach Your Documents

• A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the … and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS / TCH1009717

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 : 30 PM (AWST) on Monday, 1 December 2025.