Teacher - English

The School Jurien Bay District High School (DHS) is a high quality regional school situated 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 provide a great place to live and enjoy both work and leisure time. DHS caters to students from Jurien Bay, Leeman, Green Head and Cervantes and the surrounding farming districts, providing an educational service for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The Role The ideal applicant will treat all individuals with care, build relationships on trust, and embody the school's core values of Respect, Responsibility and Commitment. The successful applicant will have the professional knowledge, understandings and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum. You should believe that all students can reach their highest educational outcomes. You will work as part of a team to enable all students to learn and study in a cooperative and positive environment. You will be highly organised, possess excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, and have well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues, improve instructional practice, manage behaviour, and engage in contemporary professional practice. A commitment to inclusive education and strategic planning for student outcomes is expected. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education offers competitive salaries, flexible arrangements, extensive training, career development, and attractive leave provisions. Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays) More than 20 days of other leave, including sick and carers’ leave Subsidised accommodation where applicable Free relocation Find out more about the benefits by visiting. Mobility Appointments Eligible permanent teachers holding a substantive position in a North, South, or South West Education Region school may elect to undertake a 3‑year mobility appointment to this role, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the appointment, teachers can either return or transfer permanently to the school. Note: South West teachers are not eligible to move to another South West school under this trial. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity within our schools and the Western Australian community. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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 … 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 … apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; consent to a screening and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Application Instructions Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement. Step 2: Complete the CV template with: Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; Two character‑limited written responses addressing two AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge and Professional Engagement. Step 3: Submit Your Application Online: Click ‘Apply for Job’; Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent line manager; Upload your completed CV template only. Note: Application documents in any other format will not be accepted or considered. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised Vacancy Number IPS / TCH Closing Date Applications close 4:30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr