Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Karratha
Closing Date: 2025-10-24 4:30 PM
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We are seeking to establish a pool of Big Picture Education Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
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
At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society.
Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on delivering quality education to a diverse population of approximately 1270 students who live in Karratha and surrounding towns. Our well-maintained facilities create an inviting and inclusive workplace for all students. Our diverse team of educators, range from enthusiastic graduates to Level 3 classroom teachers and Senior teachers. The school has developed a robust local reputation for over 50 years for producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society.
Karratha SHS offers excellent programs for students to pursue music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. Our state-of-the-art Technologies building provides excellent facilities for students to learn valuable skills for careers in trades industries.
Our school has 4 priority areas which drive our day-to-day operations:
- Conditions for learning: Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment to support students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement
- Curriculum and teaching: Support high quality teaching and learning in all classrooms
- Build staff capability: Identify, develop and support our workforce through consistent, high-quality leadership
- Strong community partnerships and relationships: Enhance engagement practices with parents, families, community stakeholders and external agencies
We are committed to teaching and learning excellence in every classroom. Our whole-school instructional model ensures consistent, high-quality teaching that supports all students to achieve success and pursue their aspirations. We aim to create an setting where students are challenged, engaged, and supported with their learning. With a focus on explicit teaching, teachers provide clear, consistent and purposeful lessons across all year levels to reduce variability and ensure every student experiences high quality instruction in every classroom. Formal and informal instructional coaching and support is provided to all teachers.
Underpinning our teaching is a strong focus on trauma informed practice and the use of Positive Behaviour strategies to ensure all students are well supported.
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The Role
Karratha Senior High School (SHS) is seeking passionate and innovative teachers to lead students as an advisory teacher within our Big Picture Learning Academy. This program caters for students in Year 9 – 12 and encourages all students to identify and pursue their interests and passions through Advisory groups, individualised learning projects and internships. Our students complete Year 11 and 12 through the International Big Picture Learning Credential.
We seek to engage young people in learning through implementing the Big Picture Learning design which encourages all students to identify and pursue their interests and passions. We want to prepare our young people well for life post-school and we start that by engaging students in the community through internships. We aim to be strongly connected with families through termly learning plan meetings and exhibitions. We have high expectations of every student, and our team displays a commitment to excellence. We aim to establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment using Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed practices promoting the school values of responsibility, respect and inclusivity.
Suitable applicants should place students at the centre of decisions about what, how, and when they learn, fostering independence, engagement, and a lifelong love of learning. You will ideally create an environment built on trust, respect, and care, working closely with families, industry mentors, and the school community to ensure varied, personalised, and differentiated approaches to learning. You will be responsible for student learning across the curriculum including literacy and numeracy, that aligns with their individual goals. Suitable applicants should continue to develop the philosophy of combining personalised learning and working together – one student at a time in a community of learners to create a classroom environment where students are engaged in meaningful learning, and where academic progress is measured against real world standards and how it transforms their lives.
Ideal applicants will possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and the wider community and be passionate about creating positive futures for students. We are looking for performance driven people who uses evidence based decision-making skills.
Professional Advantages
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 $9 449 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at 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.
*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 Stacey Gordon, Deputy Principal on (08) 9182 6900 or emailing.
During the school holidays, please contact Stacey Gordon on.
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.
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Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible
. * 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
. * apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a
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 * Click ‘Apply for Job’
- Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
- 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 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/TCH995303
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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