Teacher - Secondary Generalist - Relief

This is a 12 month fixed term, full‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.

The School Derby District High School (DHS) is a dynamic school with a highly motivated, supportive and collaborative staff of over 100 people. With the school motto “Diligence, Courage and Strength”, students work towards high standards of academic and social achievement through participation and engagement in the school's inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environments. The young and vibrant staff brings energy and enthusiasm to classrooms and promotes community responsiveness, ensuring the interests of the students can be addressed in the teaching and learning programs. The collaborative approach, exciting work environment and the students make it a great place to teach. Staff are passionate about improving standards in Education, particularly in Aboriginal Education.

Derby DHS is an exciting place to work. New graduates are supported by a range of experienced teachers and curriculum specialists. Whole school programmes and processes are very important to us and make the induction into our school a well‑supported process. The school is currently part of the Kimberley School’s Project and supports staff to implement a targeted approach to teaching and learning programmes. This includes Daily Reviews and, in the Early Years, Let’s Decode. The school is committed to supporting the development of its staff through a wide range of professional development opportunities, and as such will look for your commitment to engage with this to further develop your teaching practice.

The successful applicant will ideally be a dedicated and motivated educator who has experience working from K‑12, is interested in teaching across many subject areas and has the ability to adapt to new environments quickly. We value teachers who can flexibly move from classroom to classroom when needed during the school day, possess solid organisational and management skills to deal with complex classroom behaviours. Additionally, our ideal Teacher would have strong communication skills and be a team player. They would use their interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and their families and have the empathy, patience and understanding to work with children with highly complex needs, whilst understanding the changing engagement norms that today’s students are seeking at school.

Derby DHS is committed to the principles and implementation of the Stronger, Smarter, Positive behaviour in Schools Approach and as such firmly believes in explicitly teaching and supporting students to develop positive behaviours that will ensure they have success at school. Applicants with experience in Positive Behaviour Interventions and Support (PBIS) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Professional Benefits include:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 per year
• District allowance of $7,436 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4,000
• 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

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.

Eligibility requirements include holding an eligible qualification, being an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or having a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment, applying for a WA Working with Children Check before starting, and consenting to obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before starting.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time: 2026-01-09 4:30 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.