This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Located on Ngarluma Country in the Pilbara region, Roebourne District High School (DHS) is a culturally rich K–12 School with a strong focus on relationships, cultural responsiveness, and high expectations for every student. We work closely with families, Elders, and community partners to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Roebourne DHS offers supportive leadership, a team-oriented environment, and the opportunity to contribute to real educational change. In our context, your work truly matters. It’s an opportunity to have significant impact, where small wins make a big difference, and every day offers purpose. If you're driven by a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives, and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, build relationships, and teach with heart, then Roebourne is the place to put your passion into practice.
The Role
Roebourne DHS is seeking a committed and capable educator to join our team as a Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Teacher, supporting both primary and secondary students through small group teaching. This position is well suited to a primary-trained teacher with strong Literacy and Numeracy pedagogy, who is confident working across different age groups and willing to adapt their approach to meet diverse student needs. This position plays a vital role in strengthening foundational skills across the school and includes targeted support for senior students working towards Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) achievement.
The successful applicant will ideally:
- Deliver structured, small group intervention in Literacy and Numeracy across primary and secondary years.
- Provide targeted support for senior students (Years 10–12) preparing for OLNA, with a focus on skill mastery, confidence, and readiness for post-school pathways.
- Deliver literacy and numeracy support aligned to the WA Curriculum and OLNA standards
- Use diagnostic and formative assessments to monitor progress and tailor instruction
- Plan and report using SEN Reporting to Parents and regularly communicates student progress to families.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students to support both learning and engagement strategies
We are Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a strong understanding of literacy and numeracy acquisition and development
- Experience with MultiLit program delivery or a willingness to be trained.
- Has experience in working in remote or regional education contexts
- Utilises effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and support staff to align strategies and ensure consistent support.
- Understands the importance of culturally responsive practice and relational learning
- Support students’ wellbeing and engagement through consistent, respectful, and strengths-based teaching
- Brings initiative, flexibility, and a problem-solving mindset to their teaching.
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:
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1,170 see info below
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 a year
- District allowance of $9,299 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
- Travel concession
- Free relocation
- Air-Conditioning Subsidy
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Roebourne District high School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1,170 (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.
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 (08) 9182 3300 or 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. 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 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 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 five (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/TCH982190
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 Tuesday,15 July 2025
