Teacher – Home Economics

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Inspire, Belong and Thrive at Narrogin Senior High School (SHS)! At Narrogin SHS, we believe great teaching transforms lives. Set in the heart of a welcoming regional community, our school offers educators the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying strong professional support and genuine work–life balance. We are seeking dedicated teachers who are passionate about student success, value collaboration, and are eager to contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.

The Role

As the successful applicant, you will ideally display the professional knowledge, skills and experience required to deliver a high-quality, engaging and relevant secondary Home Economics curriculum. You will build positive and productive relationships with students and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance student engagement, achievement and wellbeing. Highly regarded will be your ability to collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate effective teaching and learning programs that cater for a diverse range of student needs. You will be committed to creating and maintaining a supportive, inclusive and safe learning environment where students are encouraged to develop practical skills, critical thinking and confidence, enabling them to achieve their personal best.

With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will work closely with students, staff, families and the wider community to promote positive educational outcomes. You will ideally display a reflective and innovative approach to teaching, using evidence-informed practice to continually improve student learning outcomes. The ability to effectively integrate contemporary technologies and industry‑relevant practices within the Home Economics learning area will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should contribute positively to the school culture through teamwork, professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement. A willingness to embrace new opportunities, challenge traditional approaches where appropriate and support students to thrive in a changing world will be valued.

About the School

Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution on a whole‑school improvement journey, encompassing the Plan for Public Education in Western Australia and Teaching for Impact framework with a clear direction based on student outcomes. We have a strong academic focus that reflects the aspirations and expectations of our school community, an outstanding sporting program, and a diverse range of upper school pathways, including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program. This diverse context also enables us to deliver a range of programs that cater for students' diverse abilities, interests, and future pathways.

The nostalgic two‑storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district, offering sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. Our extensive school grounds include a Hospitality Trade Training Facility with a student‑run café, a reasonably new Administration building, and dedicated Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS draws students from all directions, including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin.

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 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.

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

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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.