This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.
Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.
The School
Escape the ordinary.
Join our team at Tom Price Senior High School - the 'Jewel' of the Pilbara.
Where Students Shine and Careers Thrive.
Imagine waking up to a breathtaking Pilbara sunrise, just a short walk from work – it’s just the beginning! You can spend your evenings exploring local water holes, and weekends camping, or discovering the ancient gorges of Karijini National Park. Tom Price offers a lifestyle where adventure and connection await. You'll join a vibrant, multicultural community with deep roots in the ancient Aboriginal heritage of the Eastern Guruma people. Beyond your career, you can immerse yourself in a thriving local arts and culture scene, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a down-to-earth atmosphere.
At Tom Price Senior High School (SHS), we're dedicated to empowering our students to achieve their full potential in our supportive and welcoming learning environment. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student and foster a community where diversity is celebrated, and personal bests are achieved. We live by our core values of Respect, Inclusivity, Personal Best and Responsibility which guide everything we do.
We offer a wide range of educational programs, including both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) options. Our strong partnership with the University of Western Australia's Aspire program has a proven track record of helping our Year 12 students gain university acceptance. Our VET program thrives with the support of local businesses and industry, providing students with invaluable real-world learning experiences and nationally accredited vocational qualifications.
Our commitment to integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education through project-based learning in partnership with the CoRE (Centre of Resource Excellence Program) Academy, connects curriculum to industry, setting students on a pathway to success. Our Emergency Services Cadet Corps, with over 100 cadets, offers hands-on training in first aid and fire safety, providing leadership and other lifelong skills by State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers and other emergency service personnel. The program is highly recognised, having won multiple awards, including the prestigious Cadet Unit Achievement Award at the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Youth Programs Awards and is considered one of the strongest cadet units in Western Australia. We’re also proud to partner with the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation and the Follow the Dream program to support our Indigenous students in achieving outstanding success.
Come join us and bring your unique skills and passion to a community where you can truly make a difference, inspiring the next generation in the heart of the Pilbara.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.tompriceshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online, and teaching at Tom Price SHS by viewing the video below.
The Role
The Learning Support Coordinator would work collaboratively with the school staff and leadership team to provide an inclusive educational environment that provides additional support for individual students and their learning needs. Providing professional learning and direct coaching to teachers on designing specialised curriculum to address the diverse learning needs of students facing educational barriers is a key aspect of this role. A high level of interpersonal skills and drive, with the ability to establish and maintain networks, both internally and externally, is essential.
The successful applicant should be skilled in the completion and review of Individual Disability Allocations, leading the development of Individual Education Plans for students at educational risk, including SEN plans and reporting. They would assist in coordinating special exam arrangements, managing daily EA rosters, and collecting data for National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD). They would support school leaders to devise and implement Literacy and Numeracy improvement strategies, supporting National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) testing, and assist students who require early and targeted transition from Primary to High School.
The role currently allows 0.4 FTE. for Coordination and 0.6 FTE. for small group interventions and or classes in your area of expertise. Increase in Coordination time will be dependent on projected increased numbers and complexity of student support needs.
As a teacher at Tom Price SHS, you will be part of a close-knit and supportive team, focused on empowering every student to achieve their personal best. We use a data-driven approach to continuously improve our practice and ensure year-on-year growth for our students. We are committed to providing you with cutting-edge professional learning and offer partnerships with schools across the country to expand academic opportunities for our students.
About You
We highly value applicants with have the following skills:
- a high level of cultural awareness, and proven ability to engage positively with parents, carers, and the wider community
- exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate record
- ability to analyse a wide range of data to inform future practice resulting in year-on-year improvement for our students.
- a strong understanding of restorative practices, classroom management strategies and the positive behaviour in school’s model
- a broad understanding of a range of learning difficulties and support strategies to maximise learning outcomes for all students
- a commitment to excellence in teaching, willingness to engage in regular self-reflection and professional learning designed to take your career to the next level
Primary and Education Support trained teachers are encouraged to apply. We value a diverse workforce whose education experience and skillset will complement our current workforce. We pride ourselves on offering mentoring, support, and professional growth opportunities.
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 $10 210 per year
- District allowance of $9 299 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000 see info below.
- 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
- Additional travel concessions
Teachers and school administrators employed at Tom Price Senior High School in 2025 and 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000 (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.
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 Stephanie McDonald, Principal on (08) 9143 8100 or emailing stephanie.mcdonald@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
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with:
- Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
- 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
- Professional Knowledge
- Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
- Click ‘Apply for Job’
- Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
- Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
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/TCH1014995
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 Monday, 15 December 2025
