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This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Northampton DHS is located in the rural setting of Northampton. Providing high quality education for the local community, it caters to children from Kindergarten to Year 10.
The school has nine all-purpose classrooms that are used by both the Primary and Secondary students. It has a custom-built library, Early Childhood Centre, manual arts room, home economics room and art room.
The Location and Community
Northampton is located 54km from Geraldton and is one of Western Australia’s oldest towns. It is rich in history and beauty and there is something for everyone to see and do here. Horrocks is located 15 minutes to the west of town which amazing beaches and coastal lifestyle. With its proximity to Geraldton, access to services, sporting clubs, restaurants and shopping facilities, Northampton is a fantastic community to work and live in.
Find out more about our school by visiting northamptondhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally have sound interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work cooperatively in a team. Sound classroom management, the ability to develop rapport and motivate students, the ability to differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs and the ability to practise a range of teaching strategies are highly desirable for this position.
The successful applicant will ideally be a teacher who can engage students and challenge them to achieve their personal best. You should be able to work effectively in a team and independently, while supporting the initiatives and programs in Design and Technology. In addition, you would engage in skilled learning and liaise with colleagues, parents, and external networks.
Northampton DHS offers a well equipped workshop for Woodwork, Metalwork and Jewellery. The successful applicant will be teaching small class sizes with engaged students.
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, versatile working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year
- District allowance of $3 210 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
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
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
- 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.
1. Select Apply for Job and complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager
2. Attach your documents, including a statement of up to three (3) pages and a CV of up to four (4) pages
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cameron Todd, Principal on or emailing
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
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📌 Teacher - Design and Technology
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Northampton