We are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Nestled in the heart of the Pilbara, Roebourne is a place of rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with students from proud Aboriginal backgrounds, including the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, and Banyjima peoples. With nearly 98% of our students identifying as Aboriginal, you’ll be immersed in a community that deeply values connection to culture and land.
Find out more about our school by visiting or www.roebournedhs.wa.edu.au, or Schools Online
The Role
As a teacher at Roebourne District High School (DHS), you’ll inspire young minds and contribute to our purpose of improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day. You will also work two-way with the Aboriginal Islander Education Officer (AIEO) team and our local community to deliver a curriculum connected to Country and Community. Through our whole-school approach, explicit teaching, and Teaching for Impact instructional strategies, you’ll be part of a team committed to seeing every student succeed.
We’re looking for educators who:
- Are passionate about building positive relationships with students, parents, and the broader community.
- Understand and work in trauma-informed, culturally responsive ways.
- Bring fresh, exciting ideas to the classroom and engage students with challenging, meaningful learning experiences.
- Have a deep understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and can design innovative programs that captivate young learners.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment where professional growth and shared success are at the forefront.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Teaching at Roebourne is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to join a community that acknowledges history, values culture and embraces change. With our supportive staff, strong whole-school processes, and focus on ongoing development, you’ll grow as a professional while making a lasting impact on the lives of your students.
If you’re looking for a role that combines teaching excellence with adventure, cultural connection, and the chance to make a real difference, Roebourne District High School is the place for you!
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 $13,730 a year
- Locality allowance of $3,469 a year
- 11.5 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
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 Elizabeth Ritchie, Principal on 0429 596 122 or emailing elizabeth.ritchie@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Elizabeth Ritchie on 0429 596 122.
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.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 three to five (3-5) page statement, 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 three to five (3-5) 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: SS/TCH922329
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 28 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.