This is a 6-month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible permanency

Northampton DHS is located in the rural setting of Northampton. Providing high quality education for the local community, it caters to children from Kindergarten to Year 10.

The school has nine all-purpose classrooms that are used by both the Primary and Secondary students. It has a custom-built library, Early Childhood Centre, manual arts room, home economics room and art room.

The Location and Community

Northampton is located 54km from Geraldton and is one of Western Australia’s oldest towns. It is rich in history and beauty and there is something for everyone to see and do here. Horrocks is located 15 minutes to the west of town which amazing beaches and coastal lifestyle. With its proximity to Geraldton, access to services, sporting clubs, restaurants and shopping facilities, Northampton is a fantastic community to work and live in.

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

The Role

The successful applicant should ideally possess excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and be capable of delivering content in an engaging manner.

You would ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with students, colleagues, and parents. Additionally, you should be a highly effective team member, actively contributing to a positive culture of success where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. We place value on linking learning with real-world experiences, ensuring students gain currency for pathways beyond school.

The learning environment you create should be differentiated, challenging, caring and creative, while catering for a range of needs that sees all students progressing and achieving. You should be able to utilise evidence-based teaching practices whilst employing a range of assessment and reporting methods.

There is an additional 0.2FTE as a Design and Technologies Teacher available for the successful applicant if you have the skill.

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 $3 210 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

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cameron Todd, Principal on (08) 9934 7000 or emailing Cameron.Todd@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Cameron Todd on 0416 326 540 and/or Cameron.todd@education.wa.edu.au

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 four (4) 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 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.

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/TCH1060165

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, 24 July 2026