Teacher

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026.

The School

At Geraldton Senior High School every student will succeed and feel proud of their culture in a safe, inclusive, and creative environment. We will build inspiring learning spaces and green areas that support wellbeing, creativity, and respect for the environment. Using new technology and hands-on learning, students will explore ideas and find their individual path to success. We will celebrate First Nations Peoples and all cultures working closely with families and the community to create a welcoming and supportive place. Together, we will prepare students to learn now for their future, empowering them to step forward ready to lead, create, and make a positive difference in the world.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated teacher who is committed to ensuring success for all students through the delivery of quality teaching and the provision of a positive, culturally responsive, and inclusive classroom environment. The successful applicant will ideally show strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and will have the ability to deliver engaging English programs to students in Years 7–12. They will ideally use effective literacy teaching strategies, differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs, and contribute positively to student wellbeing, engagement and achievement. We are seeking a teacher who builds positive and respectful relationships with students and colleagues and demonstrates a commitment to the school-wide approach to Positive Behaviour Support. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional teaching team, contribute to a positive school culture and engage in ongoing professional learning is highly valued. Experience in delivering small-group literacy tuition is desirable.

Professional Benefits

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5,000 per year
• District allowance of $1,239 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: 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.

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.

Eligibility

• 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.