Teacher - Upper - Years 5-6

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Mount Magnet District High School places a high priority on addressing the learning and social‑emotional needs of all students, as well as respecting diverse cultures and traditions. We have high expectations of all students. Language and culture are highly respected by all staff members. Aboriginal Language and Culture are taught explicitly and can be incorporated throughout the curriculum. The Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework underpins the goal for all staff members to be culturally competent. Our school and town are located in Badimia Country, with a number of students and staff members closely connected to and continuing language and culture. We have strong relationships with families and the community, including external agencies and organisations partnering with the school. Our caring and committed staff strive to meet the needs of every student every day throughout curriculum and wellbeing programs. Mount Magnet is a small, desert township with a rich mining and agricultural history, located 565 km north‑east of Perth on the Great Northern Highway. The Role The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator who is committed to using evidence‑based instructional strategies for every child, every day. The successful applicant will ideally have knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and care about the social and emotional wellbeing of children. Your classroom management skills will extend to anticipating and pre‑empting situations with application of your strong classroom management skills. We are seeking an applicant who is committed to ongoing professional growth and development, embraces whole‑school processes and is a collegial, effective collaborator. The successful applicant should be committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community using your interpersonal skills. 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: Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 per year District allowance of $3 210 a year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000 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 Travel concessions You may be eligible for HELP / HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – Teachers and school administrators employed at Mount Magnet District High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary of $7 000 (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. Find out if you are eligible To work with us, you must hold an eligible licence. 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 screening clearance and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kristine Davis, Deputy 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. 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 of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the curriculum and the context of the position and school. A CV of up to three (3) 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 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: SS / 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: 4:30 pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr