Teacher - Secondary Generalist

Are you a teacher looking to make a positive difference for Aboriginal students? Join our supportive network of remote school campuses to teach within a committed team of cross-cultural educators.

Ngaanyatjarra Lands School (NLS) are seeking to establish a pool of Secondary Generalist Teachers for fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

NLS comprises seven campuses operating under the leadership of an Executive Principal, spread across the Western Desert of Western Australia and provides for students from kindergarten to Year 12. Although the campuses are separated by large distances, they are bound together by the culture of the Ngaanyatjarra people. Find out more about the locations by clicking on the campus links below.

Blackstone Campus
Jameson Campus
Kiwirrkurra Campus
Wanarn Campus
Warakurna Campus
Warburton Campus
Wingellina Campus

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

For more information about working in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch our video below.

The Role

We are seeking Secondary Generalist Teachers who will support our school’s vision to provide education centred on the perspectives and aspirations of our Aboriginal students and their families. Suitable applicants will possess a sound understanding of cross-cultural education and the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.

Suitable applicants should have a personable and resilient nature that allows them to work in a flexible and supportive manner across the campus teams. Cultural awareness and an introduction to prescribed school approaches will be presented through on-site induction and ongoing support from designated peers and NLS admin will be provided. Suitable applicants will display a capacity to work independently, use initiative to address challenges with professionalism and be able to form sound professional relationships in a team-oriented context.

Learn More At Our Webex!

Want to learn more about our vibrant community, amazing school, and teaching opportunities? Join our team for an online live chat!

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm AWST. Join the event by registering HERE - Strike Gold: Explore teaching opportunities at Ngaanyatjarra Lands School

A range of staff from across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School, including senior Aboriginal school leaders, will provide information about the experience of living and teaching in some of the most remote schools in Australia. This is an opportunity to have your questions answered and feel confident to make an informed decision to become a remote Aboriginal teacher with the Ngaanyatjarra Lands School.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide raenge 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 $20 870 per year
District allowance of $2 734 per year
Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 see info below
11.5 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
Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
Free GROH housing
Airconditioning Subsidy
Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
Vehicle relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Ngaanyatjarra Lands School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 (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.

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

We encourage internal secondment opportunities for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, Read more