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 KindiLink 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. VET (Vocational Education and Training) 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 teaching role specifically caters for Years 7 to 12 Science, Science in Practice (General), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs. Derby District High School is currently in the implementation phase of the Ngaparrtji Ngaparrtji Two-way Science program,



in conjunction with the Kimberley Education Regional Office. The successful applicant will work with the Science Learning Area, AIEOs and other local knowledge holders to connect curriculum to Country and take part in On Country learning. The successful applicant will work with the Science Learning Area in further adapting curriculum and resources for further expansion over the coming years. This role will suit someone who is highly motivated, relationship-focused, and passionate about creating exciting, culturally responsive learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn in students in the sciences. The successful applicant will ideally be a dedicated and motivated educator who has the ability to provide high-quality teaching and learning programs that are as diverse and varied as the needs of our students. The successful applicant should be well versed in the Western Australian (WA) Curriculum in Science. You will also need to be able to develop and deliver structured, engaging courses to students of varying ability levels. As a Teacher of Science, you should feel confident in your skills and abilities to encourage student passion and appreciation for the learning area by relating student learning to real-world situations and industry.



The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to use a range of effective teaching strategies to support and encourage student learning. Applicants who also have current knowledge and understanding of School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) and WA Curriculum are strongly encouraged to apply.

Professional Benefits

- 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)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- Travel Concessions

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details Teachers and School Administrators employed at Derby District High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 500 (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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal perks . For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.

📌 Teacher - Science (Derby)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Derby