Job Summary

Performing Arts Teacher – Tom Price Senior High School (SHS), Tom Price, Western Australia. This permanent full-time position commences Term 1, 2027.

About the School

Imagine waking up to a breathtaking Pilbara sunrise, just a short walk from work – it’s just the beginning You can spend your evenings exploring local water holes, and weekends camping, or discovering the ancient gorges of Karijini National Park. Tom Price offers a lifestyle where adventure and connection await. You'll join a vibrant, multicultural community with deep roots in the ancient Aboriginal heritage of the Eastern Guruma people.

At Tom Price Senior High School (SHS), we’re dedicated to empowering our students to achieve their full potential in our supportive and welcoming learning environment. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student and foster a community where diversity is celebrated, and personal bests are achieved. We live by our core values of Respect, Inclusivity, Personal Best and Responsibility which guide everything we do.

We offer a wide range of educational programs, including both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) options. Our strong partnership with the University of Western Australia's Aspire program has a proven track record of helping our Year 12 students gain university acceptance. Our VET program thrives with the support of local businesses and industry, providing students with invaluable real‑world learning experiences and nationally accredited vocational qualifications.

Our commitment to integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education through project‑based learning in partnership with the CoRE (Centre of Resource Excellence Program)



Academy connects curriculum to industry, setting students on a pathway to success. Our Emergency Services Cadet Corps, with over 100 cadets, offers hands‑on training in first aid and fire safety, providing leadership and other lifelong skills by State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers and other emergency service personnel. The program is highly recognised, having won multiple awards, including the prestigious Cadet Unit Achievement Award at the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Youth Programs Awards and is considered one of the strongest cadet units in Western Australia.

We’re also proud to partner with the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation and the Follow the Dream program to support our Indigenous students in achieving outstanding success. Come join us and bring your unique skills and passion to a community where you can truly make a difference, inspiring the next generation in the heart of the Pilbara.

The Role

Tom Price SHS is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Performing Arts teacher to join our team. Whether your expertise lies in Drama, Dance, Music, or a combination of these areas, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a school where the arts are valued, celebrated and actively supported. This is more than a teaching position. It is an opportunity to nurture student talent,



build a vibrant performing arts culture and create authentic pathways for students to develop their creativity, confidence and performance skills.

Responsibilities

- Deliver engaging Drama, Dance and/or Music programs for students in Years7-12.
- Create a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.
- Lead performances, productions, showcases and extra‑curricular opportunities.
- Build meaningful partnerships with families and the wider community.
- Contribute fresh ideas that continue to strengthen Performing Arts at Tom Price SHS.

Outstanding Facilities and Opportunities: You will work in a well‑resourced and growing Performing Arts setting, including a dedicated black box theatre with professional lighting infrastructure and ongoing investment in contemporary sound and staging equipment. The school also features a dedicated music studio equipped with guitars, bass guitars, drum kits, keyboards and contemporary music resources. Its intimate design makes it an ideal space for small ensembles, bands, instrumental instruction and performance coaching. Most importantly, you will work with students who are passionate about the arts. Many undertake private dance training and compete at regional and state level, while others pursue instrumental music and are eager to perform in bands, ensembles and live performances. This provides exciting opportunities to extend student talent and create memorable performance experiences.

Ideal Applicant

- Builds strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
- Creates inclusive, student‑centred learning environments.
- Displays effective classroom management and restorative practices.
- Can teach Drama, Dance, Music or a combin

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