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

Shape Creativity. Inspire Confidence. Build Community.

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, Banjima and Yinhawangka peoples. Beyond your career, you can immerse yourself in a thriving local arts and culture scene, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a down-to-earth atmosphere.

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.





Find out more about our school by visiting tompriceshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online, and teaching at Tom Price SHS by viewing the video below.

The Role

Teacher: Senior School Engagement Program "BARU"

Tom Price Senior High School is seeking an outstanding teacher to lead "BARU", our Senior School Engagement Program for Year 11 and 12 students.

BARU is an inclusive, relationship-based program designed for students who may be at risk of disengaging from full-time schooling, are experiencing social and emotional challenges, or require alternative pathways to achieve success. Operating with a small cohort of approximately 8 to 10 Year 11/12 students, BARU provides personalised support, high expectations, and meaningful pathways into further training, employment, and, where appropriate, Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement.

The successful applicant will lead the design, delivery, and ongoing development of the program, creating a learning environment where students feel connected, valued, and capable of success. Working closely with families, community members, employers, and internal support staff, the BARU teacher will coordinate individual pathways that may include Foundation courses, vocational qualifications, Workplace Learning, ASDAN programs, and selected mainstream WACE subjects.

A key focus of the role is helping students build the skills, confidence, attendance habits, and workplace readiness needed to successfully transition into employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, further training, or senior secondary completion.

This position may suit either a Primary or Secondary trained teacher who is passionate about student engagement, alternative pathways, and building positive futures for young people. Applicants with experience in Big Picture Learning highly regarded.

Our Ideal Applicant

We are seeking a teacher who believes that every young person can succeed when provided with the right relationships, support, and opportunities.

Our ideal applicant will:

- Build strong, respectful and culturally responsive relationships with students, families, and community members.
- Maintain high expectations for attendance, engagement, behaviour, and learning while recognising and responding to individual student needs.
- Have a genuine commitment to working alongside Aboriginal students, families, and community members in ways that are culturally safe, respectful, and strengths-based.
- Have the ability to create engaging, flexible learning programs that support students who have experienced challenges in traditional schooling settings.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, Student Services staff, training organisations, employers, and external agencies to support student success.
- Be skilled at mentoring young people, building their confidence, and helping them identify and pursue meaningful post-school pathways.
- Support students to complete vocational qualifications, workplace learning opportunities, and other pathway programs that improve employment readiness.
- Use data and student voice to monitor progress, celebrate growth, and continuously improve program outcomes.
- Haveresilience, creativity, and a solution-focused mindset when responding to complex student needs.




- Understand that culturally responsive practice is not about lowering expectations, but about adapting our approach so every student can meet high expectations and experience success.

The successful applicant will be a relational educator who is equally comfortable supporting a student through a difficult day, meeting with families to strengthen engagement, and helping young people take their next step into training, employment, or further education. They will see BARU as more than a program; they will see it as an prospect to change life trajectories through connection, belonging, and high-quality teaching.

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 advantages 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:

- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
- District Allowance of $9 299 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5 250 see info below
- 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
- Travel concession
- Air conditioning subsidy

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Tom Price Senior High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5 250 (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.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

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

Find out more about the benefits by visiting qualified and personalbenefits.

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

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steph McDonald, Principal], on (08) 9188 3650 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

To work with us, you must:

- 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.

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