Please note as of Friday, 7 November 2025 at 1.15pm the closing date of this advert has been amended
This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Wananami Remote Community School (RCS) is a culturally responsive school in the heart of the Kimberley, serving the communities of Dodnun, Kupungarri, and Mt Barnett along the Gibb River Road. Our work is grounded in strong partnerships with families to ensure learning is respectful, relevant, and connected to culture. Wananami offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow in a setting rich in community and country.
At Wananami RCS, our vision is for every student to thrive in “Two Worlds” - to be Strong, Smart, Proud and Deadly leaders for future generations. We honour Ngarinyin language and culture through rich on-country learning experiences, while also championing evidence-informed teaching practices such as Daily Reviews, Explicit Direct Instruction, and research-based reading programs. Literacy is embedded across all learning areas, and teaching is differentiated to meet the diverse learning needs of every student. Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework promotes a safe and respectful school culture, underpinned by high expectations. We use student achievement data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and guide targeted support. Central to our success is a collaborative staff culture where teachers share expertise, reflect on practice, and work together to continuously improve outcomes for all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive teacher who values strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and the wider community as the foundation for successful learning. The successful applicant will create a safe and inclusive classroom where high expectations are balanced with care and respect, ensuring every student can thrive.
This role involves teaching a range of learning areas including English, Mathematics, and other general subjects, with an emphasis on hands-on, engaging learning experiences that connect curriculum to real-world contexts. The teacher will work collaboratively to link high school students with future career pathways such as ranger programs, pastoral work, tourism, and other local opportunities, while embracing on-Country learning and Two-Way Science approaches that celebrate and embed local culture, language, and knowledge systems.
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 $2 000 (see info below)
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20 870 a year
- District allowance of $7 436 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
- Airconditioning subsidy
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Wananami Remote Community School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive 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 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.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joseph Lockhart, Principal on (08) 9981 4440 or joseph.lockhart@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 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/TCH1003569
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, 14 November 2025
