This is a 6 month fixed term, full time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

The School

At Geraldton Senior High School every student will succeed and feel proud of their culture in a safe, inclusive, and creative environment. We will build inspiring learning spaces and green areas that support wellbeing, creativity, and respect for the environment. Using new technology and hands-on learning, students will explore ideas and find their individual path to success. We will celebrate First Nations Peoples and all cultures working closely with families and the community to create a welcoming and supportive place. Together, we will prepare students to learn now for their future, empowering them to step forward ready to lead, create, and make a positive difference in the world.

Find out more about our school by visiting geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking an English teacher who is highly effective in engaging and motivating students and can build productive relationships with students, staff and the community. The successful applicant will form part of a dedicated English team that plans, develops, delivers and reviews a comprehensive curriculum from years 7 to 12. Strong classroom management skills will be essential, along with a commitment to achieve the best educational outcomes for all students.

The successful applicant will ideally possess best practice in inclusive education, cultural responsiveness, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom, use of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and trauma informed practice. They will build engagement in the classroom using Geraldton Senior High School’s SEEK model of lesson structure and explicit instruction, which specifically supports the DoE Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact document.





There is an expectation that the successful applicant will engage in reflective practice that is informed by classroom observation, student feedback and analysis of student achievement data. An interest in Drama and/or Literacy would be highly regarded.

Our belief is that every child comes to us with unique experiences, learning styles and goals. From this we provide a broad comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or employment. We encourage students to strive to meet the school’s core values of Respect, Responsibility and Doing Our Best.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of advantages designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, versatile working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.

- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year
- District allowance of $1 239 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 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

Teachers and school administrators employed at Geraldton Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (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.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting skilled and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this prospect, please contact Claire Croucher, Deputy Principal on (08) 9965 8400 or emailing [email protected]

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.

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📌 Teacher - English (Walgoolan)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Walgoolan