Teacher - Big Picture Program

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

16 October 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 25 Sep 2026

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About Northam Senior High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

92.3

52.8 teaching · 39.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

669

Indigenous students

23%

Language other than English

9%

Girls vs boys

316 girls · 353 boys

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


 

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Our beautiful 100-year-old school stands on the bank of the Avon River and has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to students in Years 7 to 12 from the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt towns. At Northam Senior High School (SHS), we build a positive, honest and connected relationships to ensure that our students can contribute to their current and future communities.

Our vision is 'A Community United' which we achieve through our four values: Courage, Collaboration, Connection and Communication. With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Northam SHS is a school where everyone matters and where our students all want to leave the school with clear pathways and opportunities for success.

The Location and Community

Located in the heart of the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, and much, much more. The Avon River flows through the town and has an abundance of bird life, including the unique white swan. Spanning the river next to the Visitor Centre is the pedestrian suspension bridge, which is the longest of its kind in Australia.

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

The Role

Northam SHS is a small, caring, and supportive learning community that encourages students and staff to achieve their potential through the approa…

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