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

Eastern Goldfields College (EGC) is dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation and student success. As a senior secondary college, we empower both students and staff to grow, lead and thrive. We are committed to developing exceptional teachers and future leaders through high-quality professional learning, mentoring, coaching and opportunities to build leadership capability at all stages of a career.

Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), endorsed programs and, currently, exploring Big Picture Learning for implementation as a Big Picture Learning Academy. Our strong community links support a range of co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities. We also work closely with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School to maximise student success through shared approaches and seamless educational pathways.

At ECG, we celebrate diversity, value individuality, and create an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to succeed. Together, we inspire achievement, responsibility and lifelong learning.

Find out more about our school by visiting Egc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For more information about living in Kalgoorlie and working at Eastern Goldfields College, please watch the video below:

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will ideally bring strong subject knowledge and an enthusiasm for creating engaging, purposeful and supportive learning experiences for students. Knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and ATAR syllabus is highly regarded, along with experience teaching secondary English across the English Learning Area. An understanding of literacy, literature and language, and an interest in developing students’ confidence across reading, writing, speaking and listening, would also be valued.

The successful applicant will ideally bring a student-focused and inclusive approach, with an understanding of how learning can be adapted to support students across different achievement levels, language backgrounds and individual learning needs. Experience using a range of teaching strategies, creating positive classroom environments and encouraging student engagement and growth would be highly regarded.

We value educators who enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive Learning Area team. Ideally, applicants will challenge and confront complex and conventional practices to provide successful outcomes for students and continually reflect on their own practices to enhance performance. The ability to adapt with and utilise technology within these learning areas would 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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• District allowance of $2 354 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
• Additional travel concessions

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ashley Kingston, Deputy Principal, Eastern Goldfields College on (08) 9092 3100 or emailing ashley.kingston@education.wa.edu.au.

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

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 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/TCH1067774

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, 2 November 2026