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

Exmouth District High School (DHS) is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 520 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12). We are committed to providing the best possible education for the students of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures.

Exmouth is a coastal community situated in the remote northwest of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.

Find out more about our school by visiting exmouthdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Exmouth DHS is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher to join our secondary team in a combined Design and Technology and Science (Years 7–10) role.

The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to teach a range of Design and Technology courses across lower and senior secondary levels, including vocational pathways and practical learning experiences. They would also deliver an engaging, differentiated and contemporary Science curriculum for Years 7–10, fostering curiosity, inquiry and a strong understanding of scientific concepts.

As part of this role, the successful applicant will ideally contribute to our growing STEAM program, providing innovative and future-focused learning experiences that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Through hands-on, real-world learning opportunities, they would inspire students to develop creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Working collaboratively with colleagues, the successful applicant would also contribute to our highly successful robotics program and the continued development of future Years 11 and 12 Science and Design and Technology pathways.

While this is a secondary position, the opportunity to contribute across our K–12 school, including teaching in primary, is highly desirable. We value staff who see the opportunities of a K–12 setting and are willing to contribute to the broader school.

We are seeking a student-centred educator committed to high impact, explicit teaching and continuous improvement. The successful applicant should embrace the school's BEACON Instructional Model and actively engage in coaching, feedback and collaborative professional learning. We are looking for someone who is highly skilled, motivated and committed to continually improving their practice and supporting colleagues to improve outcomes for students.

The successful applicant should dispaly strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will ideally help build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues and contribute positively to a collaborative school culture where every student is supported to achieve their potential and develop pathways for future success.

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 $8 020 per year
• District allowance of $6 868 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
• Travel Concessions

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 housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Stephen Ralph, Deputy Secondary on (08) 9947 8888 or emailing stephen.ralph@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au 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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select 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

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) 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.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1066404

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, 23 October 2026