Job Description

This permanent full‐time teaching position at Newman Senior High School commences as soon as possible.

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Location and Community

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Newman is a mining and tourism town in the Pilbara with access to the Karijini National Park, Mount Whaleback Mine, and a range of outdoor activities. It is a close‐knit community 1,184 kilometres north of Perth.

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Role

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As a secondary Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) teacher, you will:

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- Deliver a differentiated curriculum that meets the Western Australian Curriculum requirements.
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- Use evidence‐based decision making to support all students in reaching their potential.
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- Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to promote the school's values and ethos.
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Professional Benefits

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- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000.
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- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year.
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- District Allowance of $9 299 per year.
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- 12 % employer contributions to superannuation.
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- 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays).
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- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave.
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- Subsidised accommodation where applicable.
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- Free relocation.
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- Air‐conditioning subsidy.
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- Additional travel allowances.
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Eligibility

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- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
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- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident,



or have a valid visa with the relevant work rights.
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- Obtain a WA Working with Children Check before commencement.
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- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
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Application Process

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This position is part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

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- Download the CV template attached to the advertisement.
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- Complete the template, including teaching history, qualifications, recent professional development, and provide two written responses (approximately 400 words each) addressing the AITSL domains of Qualified Knowledge and Professional Engagement.
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- Submit the application online. Include details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent line manager, and upload only the completed CV template.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Newman Senior High School welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Contact

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For further information, please contact Principal Lisa Austin at 08 9175 8100 or [email protected].

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

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📌 Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia