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Teacher - Drama
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Department of Education, Western Australia
This is a 12 month fixed term, full time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
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 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 have 4 priority areas which drive our day-to-day operations:
Conditions for learning: Maintain a protected 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
The Role: At Karratha SHS, teachers are expected to build positive relationships with students and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance academic achievement. The successful applicant should demonstrate strong professional knowledge, effective teaching practices, and relevant experience to deliver an engaging and meaningful secondary school Drama curriculum.
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:
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
Air-conditioning subsidy
Additional Travel Concessions
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; 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: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement.
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📌 Teacher - Drama
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Karratha