This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

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

Shape Creativity. Inspire Confidence. Build Community.

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 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) 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 tompriceshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Tom Price SHS is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Performing Arts teacher to join our team. Whether your expertise lies in Drama, Dance, Music, or a combination of these areas, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a school where the arts are valued, celebrated and actively supported.

This is more than a teaching position. It is an opportunity to nurture student talent, build a vibrant performing arts culture and create authentic pathways for students to develop their creativity, confidence and performance skills.

As a Performing Arts teacher, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver engaging Drama, Dance and/or Music programs for students in Years 7-12.
• Create a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Lead performances, productions, showcases and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Build meaningful partnerships with families and the wider community.
• Contribute fresh ideas that continue to strengthen Performing Arts at Tom Price SHS.

Outstanding Facilities and Opportunities 

You will work in a well-resourced and growing Performing Arts environment, including a dedicated black box theatre with professional lighting infrastructure and ongoing investment in contemporary sound and staging equipment.

The school also features a dedicated music studio equipped with guitars, bass guitars, drum kits, keyboards and contemporary music resources. Its intimate design makes it an ideal space for small ensembles, bands, instrumental instruction and performance coaching.

Most importantly, you will work with students who are passionate about the arts. Many undertake private dance training and compete at regional and state level, while others pursue instrumental music and are eager to perform in bands, ensembles and live performances. This provides exciting opportunities to extend student talent and create memorable performance experiences.

Our Ideal Applicant

We are seeking a passionate educator who ideally:

• Builds strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Creates inclusive, student-centred learning environments.
• Displays effective classroom management and restorative practices.
• Can teach Drama, Dance, Music or a combination of these disciplines.
• Delivers engaging and high-quality learning programs aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Uses assessment data to inform teaching and improve student outcomes.
• Contributes enthusiastically to productions, performances and school events.
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

Applicants with expertise across multiple Performing Arts disciplines will be highly regarded.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year 
• District Allowance of $9 299 a year 
• 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
• Travel Concession

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 by emailing stephanie.mcdonald@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Steph McDonald on 0466 564 353.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’
2. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
3. 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/TCH1065058

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, 19 October 2026