Teacher - Rise Up Program

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success. The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au , Schools Online or view the video below. The Role The Rise Up program, established in 2022, forms a part of the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership, is a whole-school initiative designed to support all students at Hedland SHS in achieving personal growth and success. Designed to add value to school core business and based on a framework of tiers of opportunity, the program encourages students to “rise up” in key areas such as attendance, academic achievement, leadership, mentoring, and community engagement. This outstanding program promotes student achievement and wellbeing by providing all students across Years 7 to 12 extended opportunities to positively engage with their school and community and to celebrate success. The Rise Up Teacher works alongside students to develop targets for improvement and co-designs plans to assist students to meet them, and works with internal and external stakeholders to provide a range of learning opportunities to support small group learning.Through this work, students improve their mastery, generosity, independence, and sense of belonging, enhancing overall wellbeing. The Rise Up Teacher leads whole school assemblies and enhances opportunities for student voice through the Student Leadership Team and also supports students in their leadership growth and development. The Rise Up Teacher collaborates with staff to actively seeks out meaningful opportunities for students to improve, develop, and demonstrate their skills through real-world experiences. This includes encouraging student involvement in activities such as volunteering, completion of SCSA Endorsed Programs and community projects that align with student interests and future goals. The Rise Up Teacher supports students in reflecting on these experiences and guides them in building a portfolio of evidence that showcases their personal growth, capabilities, and readiness for further education or employment. The Rise Up Teacher will work alongside the Positive Behaviour in Schools (PBS) Committee to help develop and embed PBS practices across the school. In this role, you will support the development of a consistent, whole-school approach to behaviour, promote a positive and inclusive learning environment, and assist in implementing strategies that foster student wellbeing and engagement. Improving and celebrating student attendance, academic achievement, and community engagement ensures students across Years 7 to 12 are better prepared to obtain employment, aligning to BHP key focus area ‘Future of Work - enhancing human capability by contributing to the education, empowerment, and upskilling of people and systems, to be successful in obtaining employment now and into the future’. This position will include a small teaching component in alignment with the successful applicant’s skill set and the needs of the school. The successful applicant will also be expected to meet BHP Pilbara Education Partnership contract deliverables, including quarterly, bi-annual and annual levels of reporting, and monitor the Rise Up budget. As a school we are committed to providing cutting edge professional learning for our staff, through a variety of opportunities both at school and through travel to other regional locations and the city. We have highly developed partnerships with schools across the state to create programs that provide students with the greatest opportunities academically. Additionally, we support our students to become confident leaders and engaged members of our local community. The strength of diversity in language and culture at our school is unmatched and will offer new experiences to teachers at all levels, both primary and secondary trained. 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 $10 210 per year District allowance of $9 299 per year Free relocation Subsidised GROH accommodation 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 Air conditioning subsidy Additional travel concession 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 Tim Collier, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1900 or emailing timothy.collier@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 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/TCH994753 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, 23 September 2025

Location: Port Hedland, Western Australia, AU

Posted Date: 9/16/2025