Teacher - Arts - Media

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Champion Bay Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Teacher to join their friendly Arts team in 2026 to teach Visual Arts.

About the school

Champion Bay SHS is the largest Independent Public School in the Midwest region of Western Australia. We have a strong commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on quality teaching and learning, as detailed in our business plan. The care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a rigorous student services and wellbeing program which has been set up to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically. Staff and Students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of ‘Respect, Aspire and Resilience.’

The Location and Community

The City of Greater Geraldton (CGG) is one of 9 regions of WA and has much to offer in terms of sport, culture and tourism. With a population of approximately 40,000, the CGG covers an area of approximately 472,000 square kilometres and includes the towns of Mullewa and Walkaway. Apart from the significant sporting and cultural activities on offer, Geraldton itself is renowned for its quality lifestyle. Geraldton is the centre of the WA rock lobster industry along with the productive agricultural region that extends to the north, south and east of the city. An important part of the town is the Geraldton Port Authority which is responsible for moving a significant variety of produce such as grain, mineral sands, iron ore and other goods. During the wildflower season, the outlying areas of Geraldton are renowned for their stunning wildflowers.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.championbayshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Champion Bay SHS is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative Visual Arts and Media teacher to join our friendly and experienced team.

The successful applicant should have comprehensive knowledge of traditional and contemporary artistic practice and be proficient in a range of media areas that include 2D, 3D and 4D artforms.

• Teach Visual Arts in alignment with the Western Australian Curriculum, supporting students in developing and applying knowledge, skills, and processes.
• Design engaging learning experiences that allow students to explore a range of art forms, materials, techniques, and technologies, while encouraging self-expression and innovation.
• Empower students to critically and creatively engage with artworks, artists, and cultural contexts, fostering appreciation for both contemporary and historical perspectives

The successful applicant must ideally be committed to the continuous improvement of the teaching and learning within The Arts Department. An excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and a capacity to deliver content in an engaging manner to instil our students with a passion for the Visual Arts and Media more specifically is highly sought. We are looking for an applicant who is a committed, professional and self-reflective teacher.

Operating within our highly collaborative department, you will work with a range of staff members to promote a culture of excellence across our Visual Arts and Media Arts courses, which includes cinema and photography. explore imagery, text and sound and create meaning as they participate in, experiment with and interpret diverse cultures and communications practices involved in the business of storytelling and film making.

You should possess strong classroom management skills and be able to build positive relationships with staff, students and parents.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 a year
• District Allowance of $1 239 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 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

Teachers and school administrators employed at Champion Bay Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (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 benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Helen Lydon, Associate Principal on (08) 9965 8300 or emailing Helen.Lydon@education.wa.edu.au.

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.

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 four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH999167

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 Tuesday, 28 October 2025

• Branch: Champion Bay Senior High School
• Division: Independent Public School - Midwest Education Region
• Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Location: Geraldton
• Closing Date: 2025-10-28 4:30 PM