Teacher - Languages Other Than English

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. The school prides itself on a system of positive behaviour supports focused on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin the philosophy of Hedland SHS and all staff strive to maintain a culture that encourages high standards of behaviour and performance. We take an inclusive, explicit approach that supports all students and staff to achieve success. Hedland SHS has built a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and its high standards of achievement. The Role We seek motivated applicants with an in‑depth understanding of the Western Australian Languages Curriculum and contemporary pedagogical practices to support the ongoing development of our languages program. A skill set in Japanese is highly regarded, however we are open to the delivery of other languages. Applicants should have knowledge in teaching the language, classroom teaching and high‑level speaking, reading and writing skills. Professional Benefits Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 per year District allowance of $9,299 per year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4,000 (see info below) Free relocation Subsidised GROH accommodation 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 Air‑conditioning subsidy Additional travel concession Teachers and School Administrators employed at Hedland Senior High School in 2026 are eligible for a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4,000 (pa, gross – pro‑rated for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff receive a percentage at commencement and the remainder at the end of the school year, provided they remain employed until the end of the year. 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 conclusion of the 3‑year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently to Hedland Senior High 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 Tegan Walker, Deputy Principal, on or email 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. Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start. 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: 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: A statement of up to three (3) pages 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 of up to two (2) 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, see the Department’s Careers Page or the attached applicant resource. 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 . Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH . Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr