Teacher - English

Job Summary

• Branch: Champion Bay Senior 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 - Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Location: Geraldton
• Closing Date: 2026-09-11 4:30 PM
• Position No.: 00017991
• Agency: Department of Education

Attachments

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

Description

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

Champion Bay Senior High School (CBSHS) are seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled English teacher.

CBSHS 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 school has developed strong, innovative partnerships with its local primary schools and community organisations. A commitment to the school's emphasis on pastoral care and social and emotional learning initiatives, will be highly regarded as well as active promotion of the school's vision, moral purpose and values within the school and the wider community.

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

We seek motivated and experienced applicants with a passion for teaching English. You will have a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum for English in Years 7 to 10. Capacity or experience in teaching senior school Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General or Foundation courses in Years 11 and 12 is desirable. You should possess the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to develop and implement an engaging and relevant Teaching and Learning English program. In your role, you will deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in team environments. Ideally, as an expert practitioner you should possess a commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection.

Teachers at CBSHS are expected to provide integrated, personalised and authentic learning experiences for students. You will ideally have knowledge of high impact teaching strategies, formative assessment, Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) approaches in building positive relationships and engaging families in their child's learning. As a teacher at our school, you should be committed to implementing our school wide pedagogical framework.

The school has a selective Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program drawing students from across the region. The successful applicant will ideally possess the ability to develop innovative classroom practices utilising the school's Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and embed 21st Century Skills within their teaching and learning.

We place high value on your strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community. Building positive relationships with students and fostering a passion for creating positive futures aligns seamlessly with our shared values and culture.

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 $5 000 per year
• District allowance of $1 239 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

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 Helen Lydon, Principal on (08) 9965 8300 or emailing Helen.lydon@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 three (3) 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/TCH1063049

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, 11 September 2026