Teacher - Agricultural Education

Join to apply for the Teacher - Agricultural Education role at Department of Education, Western Australia This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. The WA College of Agriculture Morawa is a highly regarded college providing Agricultural Education and Training to students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Students are attracted from across Western Australia to study specialised agriculture through a combination of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) subjects, and nationally accredited certificates, with a focus on agriculture and the supporting trades. The College is seeking an experienced Agricultural Education Teacher. As a school that develops and grows its own leaders, an experienced teacher is sought with the skills and ability to transition into a lead teacher role, including leading teaching and learning, explicit instruction, coaching and student services. The College is located next to the town of Morawa, which is 100 km from the coast and one and a half hours away from the services and amenities of the City of Geraldton. Small class sizes allow for program delivery, which offers the opportunity to work flexibly with the individual needs of each student in a case management approach. The successful applicant will be an active contributor to the Agriculture learning area and should be reflective in their practice to support professional growth and improve educational outcomes for students. You will ideally possess a sound understanding of the Agricultural curriculum and courses and knowledge and the ability to use high‑impact learning strategies to successfully engage students in Agriculture. The ability to differentiate curriculum and implement innovative approaches to improve outcomes for both high and low achieving students is a key element to this position. You will ideally build positive relationships with your students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students, and utilise evidence‑based decision‑making skills within your practice. Professional Benefits Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year District allowance of $3 210 a year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 956 (see info below) 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 Teachers and school administrators employed at Western Australian College Of Agriculture – Morawa in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 956 (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 temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school. 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. Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Elizabeth Boyce, Principal on 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. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021‑2025 for more details. 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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website. 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 All applications must be submitted online. Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A statement demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school. A CV 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 Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached. Applications close Applications 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 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH 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 Thursday, 13 November 2025 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Education and Training Industries Education Administration Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr