Welcome
The Pilbara Education District offers teachers unique, challenging and deeply satisfying teaching opportunities in the relaxed Pilbara lifestyle. For new and experienced teachers alike, the Pilbara has a great deal to offer, both personally and professionally. With the Department of Education dedicated to student learning, equity, excellence and care, Pilbara schools receive extra support to counter the problems of distance. The district has 30 schools with over 8000 students and more than 500 staff. There are three broad types of schools represented:
Remote Schools
These schools offer teaching staff the chance to use professional initiative with enthusiastic students. Teachers learn about Aboriginal cultures and how to adapt teaching styles for their students. A special package of financial benefits under the Remote Teaching Service (RTS) is available to educators teaching in some of these schools . The remote schools include Yandeyarra RCS, Jigalong RCS, Marble Bar PS, Nullagine PS, Onslow PS and Ngurrawaana RCS.
Inland Schools
Excellent facilities are provided by mining companies in many inland schools. They are friendly communities for bringing up children. The schools have first rate resources and the children are great to teach. Inland schools are based in the mining towns of Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica.
Coastal Schools
These schools are very popular with teaching staff keen to enjoy the Pilbara lifestyle and the friendly, well-resourced schools. Coastal Schools are located in Port Hedland, Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne and Wickham.
Contact Details
Cnr Welcome and Searipple Rd
PO Box 384
Karratha WA 6714
Phone: 9185 0111
Fax: 9185 0137