This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Karratha Senior High School (SHS), located in the City of Karratha, the hub of the Pilbara region of Western Australia, is an integral part of the community, providing a high-quality education for all students. The school continues to forge a reputation for academic success, strong pastoral care, attracting and retaining high quality staff and provides innovative programs and flexible learning options that meet the needs of all students. For over 50 years the school has catered for a diverse range of students and continues to do so today.
Local students with a connection to the land, students from across Western Australia, Australia and from around the world, make for a vibrant student population. The community and the school share the responsibility for the growth and development of our students, working together to make our school a safe, respectful, innovative and exciting learning environment.
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The Role
The successful applicant should show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school Visual Arts curriculum. The ability to confidently teach in one or more areas of the Arts is desirable. In the role as a Visual Arts teacher, you will deliver programs tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.
As part of this role, you will engage and build positive and productive relationships with students and be involved collaboratively with colleagues, showing capacity to plan and implement effective teaching strategies. You will demonstrate excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and be committed to implementing the school’s Agreed Good Teaching, our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies.
With effective interpersonal skills, strong curriculum knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching Visual Arts, the successful applicant will work closely with students, colleagues, and the wider community to achieve the best educational outcomes for all students. You will be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be a collegial, effective collaborator.
The successful applicant will join the supportive and enthusiastic Art department of Karratha SHS, work with other art teachers, and have opportunities to be involved in many art events and projects that are part of Art teachers’ practice at KSHS, such as Arts Showcase, school productions, Art Club, art excursions and incursions.
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:
1. Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
2. District Allowance of $9 449 a year
3. Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 824 see info below
4. 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
5. 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
6. Subsidised accommodation where applicable
7. Free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Karratha Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive an of $4 824 (pa, gross – 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 ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Debbie English, Deputy Principal on 9182 6900 or emailing
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:
8. Hold an eligible
9. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
10. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
11. consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
12. Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
13. A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
14. A CV of up to four (4) 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 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/TCH916128
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 4.30pm Thursday, 21 November 2024