Teacher - Big Picture Program
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
16 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
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…