Teacher - English - Drama in Exmouth

Branch: Exmouth District High School

Division: Independent Public School - Midwest Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Exmouth

Closing Date: 2026-02-19 4:30 PM

The Role

This is a permanent part-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Exmouth DHS is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Performing Arts Teacher with a passion for building creativity, confidence, and expression across a whole-school Kindergarten to Year 12 context. This position will immediately fill the Drama and English role commencing in Term 1, with a strong focus on delivering a cohesive and high-quality Performing Arts program across both Primary and Secondary settings.

The successful applicant will ideally design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned Performing Arts learning experiences across K–12 and will teach consistently in line with whole-school approaches to instruction, assessment, and behaviour, supporting continuity of learning across year levels and learning areas. Alongside this, the role includes teaching Secondary English across selected year levels through structured, evidence-informed pedagogy.

You will ideally create inclusive and supportive learning environments that nurture student talent and wellbeing, contribute to whole-school productions, performances, and community events, and work collaboratively within a committed staff team to strengthen learning outcomes and school culture.

If you are a creative and flexible educator who thrives in a close-knit regional school community and are excited by the opportunity to shape and grow a Performing Arts program spanning Primary and Secondary while working within a school culture that values clarity, consistency, and high-impact teaching, this position offers you the chance to make a lasting impact across an entire K–12 setting.

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 $8,020 per year
• District allowance of $6,868 a 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

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

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers: Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role or transfer permanently into this school.

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.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible qualification
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
• consent to a screening process and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1028018

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.