At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Humanities and Social Sciences to secondary students in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Jurien Bay District High School, a welcoming community on the stunning Turquoise Coast.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential with a supportive team and vibrant community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying beautiful beaches and outdoor activities.
- Qualifications: Must hold eligible teacher qualifications and be passionate about inclusive education.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. The School Jurien Bay District High School (DHS) is located on the pristine Turquoise Coast, 200 kilometres North of Perth and 200 kilometres South of Geraldton. The town is surrounded by beautiful beaches and fabulous camping areas. The staff and community are welcoming and is a great place to live and enjoy both work and leisure time.
The school caters for students from Jurien Bay, Leeman, Green Head, Cervantes, Badgingarra and the surrounding farming districts. The school provides an educational service for a range of students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The successful applicant for this role will ideally treat all individuals with care and establish relationships built on trust. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Commitment underpin our whole school approach to being a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school. The successful applicant will ideally have the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum within the school context. You should have a firm belief that all students can reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes.
You should be able to work as part of a team to enable all students to learn and study at school in a cooperative and positive environment. You will ideally be highly organised and have excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Our school uses the TeachWell approach to classroom teaching and is a PBS School. Knowledge of these programs will be an advantage, but not essential as relevant professional learning will be given to the successful applicant. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills will assist you to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve instructional practice. As an educator, you should have proven skills in behaviour management, contemporary knowledge, and a proven record of professional engagement. You will ideally have a commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes.
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:
- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5000 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
- 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.
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.
Eligibility requirements include holding an eligible teacher qualification and registration, being an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or having a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment, applying for a WA Working with Children Check before you start, and consenting to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1069431. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Teacher in Jurien Bay employer: Department of Education
The Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. As an Investigator in the Conduct and Integrity Division, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the education sector while benefiting from professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Located in Victoria, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of conduct and service delivery.
