Located in the coastal town of Onslow in the West Pilbara region, our Kindergarted to Year 12 (K–12) school embraces a culturally diverse student population and values its connection to Thalanyji Country. As part of the Remote Teaching Service, this role offers a unique professional experience supported by a range of incentives.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleThis role will consist of 0.6 FTE as a Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher and the remaining 0.4 FTE allocated to other teaching roles, such as relief teaching, dependant on the organisational needs of the school.Onslow School is seeking a dynamic and passionate HPE teacher to join our team, delivering engaging and high-quality lessons across Pre-primary to Year 6. This position offers a chance to positively influence student wellbeing and development through strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.We seek a candidate who brings leadership across all areas of HPE, with a particular focus on Fundamental Movement Skills in the Early Years as part of our response to Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) data. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and will work closely with staff to support whole-school health initiatives, including protective behaviours and wellbeing education.In addition to teaching responsibilities, the HPE specialist at Onslow School coordinates major school events such as athletics and swimming carnivals. We highly values applicants who demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider community.We strongly encourage the integration of external agencies and third-party providers to enrich our curriculum and provide diverse learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, community-minded, and enthusiastic about building partnerships that enhance student experiences.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
District allowance of $9 299 a year
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
Free GROH housing
Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
Vehicle relocation
Air-conditioning subsidy
Travel Concessions
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location –Find out more about the benefits by visiting .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Campbell, Principal on 0417 950 473 or emailing .Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
hold an eligible
. * 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 . * apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.Application InstructionsAll 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 documentsYour application should include:
A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the
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 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: SS/TCH993214Suitable 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.
