Job Description
Teacher - Mathematics
Branch:
Derby District High School
Division:
Kimberley Education Region
Salary:
Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time
FTE:
1.0
Location:
Derby
Closing Date:
2026-03-27 4:30 PM
CV Template.DOCX
This is a * month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.
Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.
The School
Derby District High School (DHS) is a dynamic school with a highly motivated, supportive and collaborative staff of over 120 people. With the school motto 'Diligence, Courage and Strength', students work towards high standards of academic and social achievement through participation and engagement in the school's inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environments. The young and vibrant staff brings energy and enthusiasm to classrooms and promotes community responsiveness, ensuring the interests of the students can be addressed in the teaching and learning programs.
The school has an enrolment of almost 650 students, providing education programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12). Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal Communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park.
The collaborative approach, exciting work environment and the students make it a great place to teach. Staff are passionate about improving standards in Education, particularly in Aboriginal Education. There is an active and strong social club to ensure that staff are well supported both in and out of school.
Derby is 220 km east of Broome by road and is 2463 km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley. The town is well supported with a range of government infrastructures. Its location near the King Sound and a number of rivers provides for many boating and fishing recreational activities - but not swimming!
Find out more about our school by visiting www.derbydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Derby District High School is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Mathematics Teacher who can inspire students to engage in curriculum, strive for excellence and is proactive in improving student outcomes.
The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful Maths learning experiences. You should possess the ability to create positive and respectful relationships with students. Having a good sense of fun and adventure is critical.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs within the Maths learning area are highly desirable. Ideally, you will be highly organised and possess the ability to work individually and in a team. Knowledge or completion of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Instructional Strategies (IS) professional workshops and an understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework will be highly regarded.
This role will suit applicants who are energetic, highly motivated and passionate about education. You will have the opportunity to teach in a unique context where On Country learning and two-way lesson delivery with your Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) staff is highly encouraged. This role requires the ability to develop and maintain high expectations relationships while successfully progressing students through mathematics concepts and content.
A major focus of Derby DHS is also the implementation of ******** Instruction (EI) across all learning areas. Experience using EI in the classroom is not a prerequisite for this position, but the successful applicant should display a willingness to incorporate this into their teaching practice.
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 $13 730 per year
District allowance of $7 436 a year
Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 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
Air-conditioning subsidy
Travel Concessions
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Teachers and school administrators employed at Derby District High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (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 [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Hilary Carruthers, Associate Principal on (08) 9193 3000 or [email protected].
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
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with:
Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
Professional Knowledge
Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
Click ‘Apply for Job’
Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
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: SS/TCH1032486
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, 27 March 2026
Branch:
Derby District High School
Division:
Kimberley Education Region
Salary:
Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time
FTE:
1.0
Location:
Derby
Closing Date:
2026-03-27 4:30 PM
CV Template.DOCX
This is a * month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.
Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.
The School
Derby District High School (DHS) is a dynamic school with a highly motivated, supportive and collaborative staff of over 120 people. With the school motto 'Diligence, Courage and Strength', students work towards high standards of academic and social achievement through participation and engagement in the school's inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environments. The young and vibrant staff brings energy and enthusiasm to classrooms and promotes community responsiveness, ensuring the interests of the students can be addressed in the teaching and learning programs.
The school has an enrolment of almost 650 students, providing education programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12). Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal Communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park.
The collaborative approach, exciting work environment and the students make it a great place to teach. Staff are passionate about improving standards in Education, particularly in Aboriginal Education. There is an active and strong social club to ensure that staff are well supported both in and out of school.
Derby is 220 km east of Broome by road and is 2463 km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley. The town is well supported with a range of government infrastructures. Its location near the King Sound and a number of rivers provides for many boating and fishing recreational activities - but not swimming!
Find out more about our school by visiting www.derbydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Derby District High School is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Mathematics Teacher who can inspire students to engage in curriculum, strive for excellence and is proactive in improving student outcomes.
The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful Maths learning experiences. You should possess the ability to create positive and respectful relationships with students. Having a good sense of fun and adventure is critical.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs within the Maths learning area are highly desirable. Ideally, you will be highly organised and possess the ability to work individually and in a team. Knowledge or completion of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Instructional Strategies (IS) professional workshops and an understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework will be highly regarded.
This role will suit applicants who are energetic, highly motivated and passionate about education. You will have the opportunity to teach in a unique context where On Country learning and two-way lesson delivery with your Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) staff is highly encouraged. This role requires the ability to develop and maintain high expectations relationships while successfully progressing students through mathematics concepts and content.
A major focus of Derby DHS is also the implementation of ******** Instruction (EI) across all learning areas. Experience using EI in the classroom is not a prerequisite for this position, but the successful applicant should display a willingness to incorporate this into their teaching practice.
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 $13 730 per year
District allowance of $7 436 a year
Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 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
Air-conditioning subsidy
Travel Concessions
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Teachers and school administrators employed at Derby District High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (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 [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Hilary Carruthers, Associate Principal on (08) 9193 3000 or [email protected].
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
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with:
Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
Professional Knowledge
Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
Click ‘Apply for Job’
Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
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: SS/TCH1032486
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, 27 March 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teacher - Mathematics position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Derby offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
