This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia, only 2.5 hours from Perth. Our students engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing environment. We are proud to foster a culture that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance, and Tolerance.

- Developing a reflective practice culture
- Embedding data-driven decision making
- Implementing high-impact teaching strategies

The Role

The successful applicant should ideally have high expectations, exhibit a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and establish and maintain positive relationships.



You should ideally be flexible and able to apply strategies for differentiated instruction in the Arts and Technologies curriculum under the guidance of a collaborative leadership structure. Additionally, teachers at the school are expected to embrace the Whole School Instructional Model which features components of an Explicit Direct Instruction methodology.

We place high value on solid communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school’s values, vision and priorities throughout the entire school community. You will ideally 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 should display the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant Arts and Technologies curriculum, with the ability to inspire students through digital innovation, design, creativity and problem-solving. Experience and/or interest in teaching Digital Technologies, Media Arts and General Media Production and Analysis in Years 7 to 12 will be highly regarded.

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 $8 020 per 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

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ian Masarei, Principal on (08) 9891 1100 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026

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📌 Teacher - Digital Technologies and Media Arts (Southern Cross)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Southern Cross