This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Why Join Morawa District High School?
Morawa District High School (DHS) is a high-performing Independent Public School, recognised for its commitment to excellence in education. In 2023, we received an exceptional Public School Review with a five-year return—an achievement that reflects our strong leadership, high standards, and positive school culture.
We are proud recipients of the WA Education Week Award for Excellence in School Leadership and were finalists in the 2024 WA Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Primary).
With approximately 220 students, including 42% Aboriginal students, we provide a strong, sustainable education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our school offers a safe rural setting and a stimulating, differentiated learning environment that encourages all students to be fully engaged and motivated to excel.
Senior students benefit from a flexible learning model that includes a mix of face-to-face teaching and School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) delivery. We offer a range of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Foundation, and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways to meet the diverse needs of our students.
The Location and Community
Located in the heart of wildflower country, Morawa is just 100km from the coast and a 1.5-hour drive from Geraldton. The town offers a welcoming community, a relaxed rural lifestyle, and access to essential services, making it an ideal location for educators seeking a rewarding and balanced career.
Find out more about our school by visiting morawadistricthighschool.com or Schools Online.
The Role
Morawa DHS is seeking a passionate and dedicated Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher to join our high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that values excellence, innovation, and community.
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- A sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and be committed to the Quality Teaching Strategy.
- The ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons from Pre-primary to Year 12.
- Strong organisational skills, particularly in the coordination and delivery of whole-school events such as the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals.
- Exemplary teaching skills and a commitment to cultivating a safe, accountable, and differentiated learning environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and collegial approach to teamwork.
- A willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and support whole-school processes.
You should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. Your teaching should reflect our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations of Respect, Responsibility, and Achievement.
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 $3 210 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 956 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
Teachers and school administrators employed at Morawa District High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 956 (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 Tonia Carslake, Principal on (08) 9971 2500 or emailing tonia.carslake@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 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 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/TCH1018062
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 Thursday, 11 December 2025
