This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Make a Meaningful Impact – Teach at Narrogin Senior High School (SHS)
Looking to grow your career while enjoying the charm and community of rural life? At Narrogin SHS, we’re more than a school – we’re a place where educators and students thrive together.
We’re seeking passionate teachers who inspire, lead, and collaborate with energy and purpose. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an emerging leader eager to make your mark, here’s your chance to shape young lives and join a school where every success is celebrated
Why Narrogin?
Nestled in WA’s beautiful Wheatbelt region, just two hours from Perth, Narrogin offers the perfect blend of regional charm and professional growth. You’ll enjoy the support of a welcoming town, affordable living, and a school culture that values your impact.
What we offer:
- A dynamic and committed teaching team focused on innovation and growth
- Strong leadership committed to mentoring and development
- A chance to lead, inspire, and make real impact in a regional setting
- Support to settle in and thrive in the Narrogin community
Be part of a school that believes in lifting each other up and lifting students to their potential.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Design and Technology teacher committed to supporting the growth of every student. You will engage with the school community, reflect on your teaching, and use evidence-based approaches to meet diverse student needs.
In this role, you may have the opportunity to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to a diverse student cohort, working across areas such as woodwork, metalwork, and engineering. The position may involve fostering an inclusive environment that supports students in reaching their full potential, using evidence-based teaching and differentiation strategies to enhance learning outcomes. You may also be encouraged to reflect on and refine your teaching practice as part of ongoing professional growth. Building positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider school community is valued, along with contributing to the promotion of the school’s values, ethos, and priorities.
If you're committed to creating engaging learning experiences and building strong connections with students, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a regional school on the rise.
Join Us – Where Teaching Means More.
Apply today and become part of a community dedicated to shaping brighter futures, together.
About the School
At Narrogin SHS, we’re more than just a place of learning — we’re a vibrant, inclusive community committed to excellence, innovation, and opportunity. As a truly comprehensive educational institution, we’re proud to be driving whole-school improvement through nationally recognised frameworks like Fogarty EDvance, National School Improvement, and Teaching for Impact. Our Business Plan sets a bold and focused direction, with one clear goal: to elevate student achievement and inspire lifelong success
Nestled in the heart of the Wheatbelt, our school serves students from across the region — including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin — creating a dynamic and diverse school culture. This broad catchment not only enriches our classrooms but also strengthens our role as a central pillar of education in the wider community.
We’re proud of our strong academic tradition, shaped by the values and aspirations of our community. With a long-standing commitment to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program, we support students aiming for university entrance while also offering a wide array of vocational and alternative pathways. Whether a student dreams of higher education, skilled trades, or creative industries, we tailor opportunities to meet their individual goals.
Our iconic two-storey school building stands proudly atop the highest point in Narrogin, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape — a daily reminder of our mission to broaden horizons. Our facilities blend heritage charm with modern innovation, including:
- A state-of-the-art Hospitality Trade Training Centre with a student-run café
- A newly developed Administration building
- Purpose-built Music and Performing Arts centres that nurture creativity and expression
At Narrogin SHS, every student is known, valued, and supported. Our passionate staff provide personalised mentorship and guidance, helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally through our Advocacy Program. We actively encourage leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular engagement — building resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.
We believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed. That’s why we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential and Advance with Integrity.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.nshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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.
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Teachers and school administrators employed at Narrogin Senior High 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.
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 Sandii Stankovic, Principal on (08) 9881 9300 or emailing Sandii.Stankovic@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 four (4) 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 three (3) 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: IPS/TCH1031150
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, 9 March 2026
