Teacher - Design and Technology

Teacher - Design and Technology

Agency: Department of Education
Branch: Narrogin Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Position No.: 00001391
Salary: Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Narrogin
Closing Date: 2026-09-18 4:30 PM

Attachments:
Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
information - writing your application - teachers aug22.pdf

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Inspire, Belong and Thrive at Narrogin Senior High School!

At Narrogin Senior High School (SHS), we believe great teaching transforms lives. Set in the heart of a welcoming regional community, our school offers educators the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying strong professional support and genuine work–life balance.

We are seeking dedicated teachers who are passionate about student success, value collaboration, and are eager to contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture. Whether you are building your career or bringing established expertise, Narrogin SHS is a place where your work truly matters.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Design and Technology teacher committed to supporting the growth of every student. You should engage with the school community, reflect on your teaching, and use evidence-based approaches to meet diverse student needs.

In this role, you may have the opportunity to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to a diverse student cohort, working across areas such as woodwork, metalwork, and engineering. The position may involve fostering an inclusive environment that supports students in reaching their full potential, using evidence-based teaching and differentiation strategies to enhance learning outcomes. You may also be encouraged to reflect on and refine your teaching practice as part of ongoing professional growth. Building positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider school community is valued, along with contributing to the promotion of the school’s values, ethos, and priorities.

If you're committed to creating engaging learning experiences and building strong connections with students, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a regional school on the rise.

Join Us – Where Teaching Means More.

Apply today and become part of a community dedicated to shaping brighter futures, together.

Please note we will support participation in the LEAP program for applicants who have an interest in the learning area.

About the School

Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution on a whole-school improvement journey, encompassing the Plan for Public Education in Western Australia and Teaching for Impact framework with a clear direction based on student outcomes. We have a strong academic focus that reflects the aspirations and expectations of our school community, an outstanding sporting program, and a diverse range of upper school pathways, including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program. This diverse context also enables us to deliver a range of programs that cater for students' diverse abilities, interests, and future pathways.

The nostalgic two-storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district, offering sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. Our extensive school grounds include a Hospitality Trade Training Facility with a student-run café, a reasonably new Administration building, and dedicated Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS draws students from all directions, including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin.

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

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

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.

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.

Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tara Percival, Associate Principal on (08) 9881 9300 or emailing Tara.Percival@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 three (3) 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 four (4) 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/TCH1063131

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 Friday, 18 September 2026