We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Teachers for permanent and/or fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Christmas Island District High School (DHS) is located 360 km southwest of Java and 2 600 km northwest of Perth. We cater for approximately 300 students from Pre-primary to Year 12 on our main site and more than 20 Kindergarten students at the Tom Patterson Kindergarten Centre. Our team of teachers and education assistants are selected through a rigorous merit selection process. Our school is well resourced, and extra support is provided to classes in the areas of literacy, numeracy and pastoral care. Our commitment to valuing the home languages of the island means that students are offered the opportunity to learn either Mandarin or Bahasa Malay languages.

Find out more about our school by visiting cidhs.cx or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality teaching and learning programs in the Technologies learning area, with a particular focus on Home Economics. They will ideally be skilled in curriculum planning, instructional design and contemporary teaching practices, with a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and current developments in Home Economics education.

The desired applicants will ideally have experience teaching students from Years 6 to 12, including the capacity to teach Year 11 and 12 Food Science and Technology courses. Ideally, suitable applicants would show their ability to effectively manage the Home Economics budget and facilities, work collaboratively with Education Assistants, and coordinate the shared use of specialist facilities and resources.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Faulkner, Principal, on (08) 9164 8546 or emailing sarah.faulkner@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 two (2) 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 two (2) 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: SS/TCH1057218

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026