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

Are you looking for an ocean outback adventure, whilst working in a highly supportive and collaborative learning environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to teach as a part of our Student Support team in Western Australia’s beautiful Pilbara region at Hedland Senior High School (SHS). We are seeking dynamic and passionate Year Coordinators to join our high-quality regional school.

Hedland SHS located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on our staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.hedlandshs.wa.edu.au, Schools Online or by viewing our video below.

The Role

Hedland SHS is currently seeking to establish a pool of highly experienced, dynamic, innovative, and proactive Teacher - Year Coordinators to join our whole school Student Support team.

Year Coordinators work collaboratively with the onsite allied support team and wider school staff and community to promote the wellbeing of each student. They support the school in maintaining a positive learning environment where each students’ physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development is fostered, and our students thrive. 

In collaboration with the Deputy Principal and Student Support Managers, Year Coordinators review behaviour support processes and lead the implementation of a streamlined framework that is applied effectively and consistently by the whole school. Leading a year group, they work proactively and promote a sense of belonging for all students, work restoratively to resolve conflict, and participative decision-making resulting in improved community relationships and whole school regular attendance.

Depending upon the year group led by you, you will coordinate transition programs, organise activities, rewards and functions. You will provide counsel to students, parent/carers and staff in relation to academic, behavioural, attendance, social and emotional concerns. You will develop, implement, and monitor programs (both in-school and extra-curricular) to maximise student participation. Responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of documented plans to support student engagement and behaviour through all school settings.

The Ideal Teachers

Suitable applicants will ideally possess an ability to implement change at a school wide level and have a deep belief that a positive school culture will support every student to consistently display positive and respectful behaviour. We are seeking excellent classroom practitioners; who can support other staff to refine their classroom management skills within a Positive Behaviour School (PBS) environment. You will ideally be trauma-informed and possess the ability to self-regulate and manage escalated situations with clarity and reason resulting in positive educative outcomes.

As a highly organised practitioner, and with your exceptional collaborative skills, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to lead case management for your cohort. Your proven ability to support student leadership will ensure your cohort learns effective communication, active citizenship, community collaboration and decision-making through the various student leadership groups you may oversee. We highly value applicants who are life-long learners, reflective practitioners with a thirst for knowledge, refining skills, striving to improve processes, practices and improved outcomes.

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 $9 299 per year
• Free relocation
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• 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
• Air conditioning subsidy
• 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.

*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 Garrett Kett, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1952 or emailing Garrett.Kett@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 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 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/TCH1059808

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 4 August 2026