This is a 24 month fixed ter m, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Champion Bay Senior High School (CBSHS) is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Secondary Generalist Teacher to join their friendly Student Services team to support their work in providing the students and staff at the school with a comprehensive range of interventions and supports in 2026.
About The School
CBSHS is the largest Independent Public School in the Midwest region of Western Australia (WA). We have a strong commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on quality teaching and learning, as detailed in our business plan. The care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a rigorous student services and wellbeing program which has been set up to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically. Staff and students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of 'Respect, Aspire and Resilience.'
The Location and Community
The City of Greater Geraldton (CGG) is one of 9 regions of WA and has much to offer in terms of sport, culture and tourism. With a population of approximately 40,000, the CGG covers an area of approximately 472,000 square kilometres and includes the towns of Mullewa and Walkaway. Apart from the significant sporting and cultural activities on offer, Geraldton itself is renowned for its quality lifestyle. Geraldton is the centre of the WA rock lobster industry along with the productive agricultural region that extends to the north, south and east of the city. An important part of the town is the Geraldton Port Authority which is responsible for moving a significant variety of produce such as grain, mineral sands, iron ore and other goods. During the wildflower season, the outlying areas of Geraldton are renowned for their stunning wildflowers.
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The Role
We seek motivated applicants with a passion for teaching students who require some additional support with their Literacy, both reading and writing. An ability and knowledge of H umanities and Social Sciences as well as English at the secondary level is also a highly regarded attribute for this position. You should be able to demonstrate the professional knowledge, practice, and commitment to develop and implement an engaging and relevant Teaching and Learning program. In your role you will deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of your students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication to academic progress and high-quality teaching and learning will be an important aspect of your practice.
As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student. Actively engaging in both the school and wider community, you will ideally reflect thoughtfully on your teaching practices and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation. Flexibility in practice will be highly regarded, as well as a commitment to personal and professional growth. The successful applicant for this position should be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in team environments and engage in regular self-reflection.
We are a school dedicated to the development of quality teaching and learning through our Whole School Instructional Framework and Instructional Coaching. Using Classroom Management Strategies and a restorative practice model helps teachers to be leaders in their classroom with the assistance of our Conference Accredited Training (CAT) trained staff. Further support with more complex issues is available through our extensive pastoral care team consisting of team leaders, Year coordinators, Student Services managers and Associate principals.
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 $5 000 per year
* District allowance of $1 239 a year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below.
* 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
Teachers and school administrators employed at
Champion Bay Senior High School
in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive o f
$
2 000
(pa, gros s – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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Want to know more?
For more inform ation about this opportunity, please contact Adam Blackmore, Principal on or emaili ng
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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 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 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1020725
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, 5 January 2026