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

Carnarvon Community College is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Grounded in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and explicit instruction, our motto, Growing Excellence Together, highlights foundational aspects of our College: our commitment to continuous improvement, our high expectations and pursuit of excellence, and the vital importance of working together using evidence-based teaching so every student succeeds.

At Carnarvon Community College, our contextualised Instructional model CIRCLE, works alongside our PBS framework and Students at Educational Risk (SAER) processes to provide a consistent, supportive and purposeful approach to teaching and learning.

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The Role

The successful applicant will ideally possess the professional knowledge and skills to deliver engaging, differentiated and purposeful learning experiences across the Humanities and Social Science (HASS) and English learning areas. An ability or interest in teaching General Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies will be highly regarded. They will ideally have a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and have an excellent understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.

The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to create a caring, engaging and inclusive learning environment that is responsive to diverse learning needs. They will use a trauma-informed approach to ensure all students feel safe, valued and supported, while applying evidence-based, explicit teaching practices to maximise student engagement and progress.





We seek teachers with strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students successfully. Teachers with the capacity to teach one or more learning areas, whilst remaining motivated and committed to creating an engaging, inclusive, and challenging learning environment, will be highly regarded. You will ideally be flexible, possess a strong work ethic, and develop positive, productive partnerships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Professional Advantages

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 $10 210 per year
- District allowance of $4 387 a year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $550 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- Travel Concessions

Teachers and school administrators employed at Carnarvon Community College in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary of $5 50 (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.

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location

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

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.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- hold an eligible .
- 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 .
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1071418

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026

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