Position Details

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 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

Derby District High School (DHS) is located in Derby which is situated at the southern end of King Sound in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Derby is 220km east of Broome by road and is 2463km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley. Derby is well supported with a range of government infrastructures. Its location near the King Sound and a number of rivers provides for many boating and fishing recreational activities
- but not swimming

Derby DHS is located in attractive and well-maintained grounds and surroundings. With an enrolment of over 600 students, it provides an education program for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal Communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park.



Students in Years 11 and 12 have access to a range of programs leading to secondary graduation. Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs are offered in the school and in partnership with the local TAFE campus. The school has a very successful trade entry program and students are keen to trial employment and supported to connect with local trades. Subjects leading to university entrance are either delivered by school staff through a Uni-Prep course or through the School of Isolated and Distance Education.

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

The Role

This role will involve teaching Mathematics to Year 7 to 10 secondary students and Digital Technologies to students in Years 7 to 9 and will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship-focused and passionate about creating exciting learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn in students.

The successful applicant will ideally be a positive and passionate teacher of Mathematics, with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The successful applicant should use their qualified knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant Mathematics curriculum, from the early and middle adolescent phases of learning, through to senior secondary courses.



A willingness to teach Digital Technologies is desired in order to support the further development of students ICT skills through innovative use of basic coding and 3D printing. You will ideally be an enthusiastic adopter of a school wide instructional framework based on explicit teaching and instructional skills, strategies, and tactics. You will ideally be committed to personal and professional growth and embrace opportunities for collaboration.

In this role you will be a highly valued member of our staff. As a culturally responsive and inclusive school, one of your key priorities will include providing all students with opportunities to achieve success through education. We will support you with additional professional development opportunities across various teaching areas and look for your commitment to professional development to further develop your teaching practices.

The successful applicant will ideally be highly organised and have outstanding interpersonal skills. A high level of effective classroom management is desirable, and an understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and a passion for Aboriginal education 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 $13 730 per year
- District allowance of $7 436 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 500 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)

📌 Teacher - Mathematics - Secondary (Derby)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Derby