Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Education – Pilbara WA

Full time, Permanent

Posted 21h ago , from Western Australia Government

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 August 2026

The School

Newman Senior High School (SHS) is the jewel in the Iron Heart of the Pilbara. Our staff are committed to every student making exceptional progress, to enjoy learning and to be motivated by The Newman Way, our school values of Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility.

The school community is very fortunate to have exceptional support from the community, including the Pilbara Education Partnership with BHP and Follow the Dream program. Our local businesses provide opportunities for students with workplace learning and school-based traineeships.

Staff and students have together identified the fundamental principles that will guide the way we consistently interact with each other. Our values guide the behaviours we encourage and consistently desire and expect from all school community members.

We care for both ourselves and others by treating people fairly and protecting what we believe is important, as a school with diverse cultures we will treat others with consideration, seek to be included and include others. Whether personal, academic, social or environmental, all school members strive to embrace the opportunities we have, be accountable for our actions and resolve differences in appropriate ways, these behaviours are known as The Newman Way.

Find out more about Newman SHS visiting or Schools Online.

The Location and Community

Newman, in the heart of the Pilbara, is your gateway to the adventure playground of Karijini National Park, with its epic chasms and pool-filled gorges. It's also where you can get up close to an equally awe-inspiring man-made spectacle – Mount Whaleback Mine, the world's largest open-cut iron ore mine. This welcoming mining and tourism town is 1,184 kilometres north of Perth – a short one‑hour and 45‑minute flight or 13‑hour road trip from the State's capital.

If you are a fan of sunrises and sunsets, you can catch fantastic views from Radio Hill Lookout, in one word Newman can be described as an outdoor adventure paradise. Within just two hours, you can reach marvellous spots for 4WDing, hiking, fishing, kayaking, swimming and rock climbing. Awe‑striking panoramas, natural rock pools,



ancient rock formations and wildflowers – our region brims with unique, diverse and wildly coloured landscapes.

With its laid‑back country vibe, Newman boasts all the facilities you'd expect of a up-to-date town – a host of restaurants, bars, pubs and even the Pilbara's first golf course, making it an ideal base to explore and experience the Pilbara.

For more information about living and working in Newman SHS and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch our video by pressing the play button below.

The Role

As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence‑based decision making and differentiation.

The successful applicant will ideally be motivated, possessing the ability to teach secondary Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and will be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a HASS teacher, you will deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. We highly value applicants who aspire for academic excellence and are committed to high quality teaching and learning.

You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. Additionally, you will ideally build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students.

Professional Benefits

- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000
- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
- District Allowance of $9 299 a year
- 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
- Additional travel allowances

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details.

Teachers and school administrators employed at Newman Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive 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.

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 for more details.

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. 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.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Austin, Principal on *** or emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Chris Hickman 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.

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📌 Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences (Shire of East Pilbara)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Shire of East Pilbara