English Teacher

Hale; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hale School in Wembley Downs, WA, seeks an English Teacher for Term 1 2027 on a fixed term (12 months) with potential for permanency. The role covers Years 8–12 and ATAR English, within a collaborative department that values curiosity, creativity and intellectual engagement.

The successful applicant will have proven English teaching experience, be familiar with the WA Curriculum, hold teaching qualifications and current registration, and be able to work effectively in a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Proven history as an English teacher.
• Ability to teach Year 8 to ATAR English.
• Experience in high-functioning teams.
• Familiar with the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Understanding of boys’ learning needs and development.
• Commitment to independent schooling and Anglican traditions.
• Current teacher registration or eligibility in WA.
• Current Working with Children (WWC) check.
• CV outlining qualifications and relevant experience.
• Three referees, including current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to Years 8–12, including ATAR English.
• Join a highly collaborative department with a strong reputation for academic excellence.

Skills

English teaching

Team collaboration

WA Curriculum knowledge

Boys’ education focus

Education

Teaching qualifications

WA Teacher Registration eligibility

WWC Check

Job description

Fixed Term (12 month), full-time, with the possibility of becoming permanent

Hale School is Western Australia’s oldest independent boys’ school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48 hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.

Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic and well-qualified professionals for the position of an English Teacher commencing in Term 1 2027. Hale School’s ATAR classes are structured with 10 Year 11 ATAR classes and 10 Year 12 ATAR classes. Experience teaching these classes will be favourable. English teachers at Hale School have the opportunity to teach all year groups from Years 8 to 12. The successful applicant will join a highly collaborative department with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to inspiring students through curiosity, creativity and intellectual engagement.

The successful applicant will:

• have a proven history as an English teacher
• the ability to teach from Year 8 to ATAR English is preferred.
• experience working in high-functioning teams.
• be familiar with the Western Australian Curriculum.
• have an understanding of, and empathy for, the learning needs and social, emotional, and spiritual development of boys.
• have a firm commitment to independent schooling and a willingness to support the School’s values and Anglican traditions.
• hold appropriate academic and teaching qualifications.
• have current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia or be eligible for registration.
• have a current Working with Children (WWC) check.
• a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience.
• the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer.

Applications close: Monday 9 November 2026 at 3.00pm.

• Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.
• This role has been identified as having contact with children and requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check.
• Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.
• New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee’s appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.

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