Teacher - English

Department of Education; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

The Department of Education in WA is seeking English teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year at John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) in Fremantle. Appointments may be offered anytime for vacancies commencing in this period, with a mandatory CV template and brief 2-domain responses at application stage.

Successful applicants will contribute to the English Learning Area, support student outcomes, and participate in

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with work rights.
• WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Skills

English teaching

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of English Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only. You must apply using the CV template only . Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

The School At John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA), we nurture students' creative potential, fostering critical thinking and purposeful growth. Guided by our values of Curiosity, Courage and Connection, our inclusive and culturally responsive community empowers students to transform their passions into meaningful change. JCCA is home to 1800 students across Years 7 to 12. We believe every student is an individual with unique strengths and learning needs, and our programs reflect this. Through our Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Arts Programs in Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts, our Academic Excellence Program, and our Specialist Football Program, we offer learning experiences that motivate, challenge, and extend students academically, artistically, socially, and emotionally. The Arts persist by illuminating shared experiences, challenging perspectives, and inspiring us to envision a better world. At JCCA, the Arts are not a strand of education — they are woven through every aspect of college life. Our environment nurtures artistic passion alongside academic rigour, where students find community and purpose, and where creativity is the engine of both personal and intellectual growth. Find out more about our school by visiting jc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The college is looking for passionate English teachers with commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, while supporting exceptional educational outcomes for all students. Suitable applicants should ideally use their skills to contribute to the development and growth of the English Learning Area and promote strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Applicants with professional knowledge, understandings and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum and have proven success working with variable students is highly desirable. An ability to teach English across all year levels is highly regarded and the capacity to support students to achieve their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) through courses such as ATAR English and Literature. Suitable applicants should support the implementation of the college’s Business Plan, work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives and have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching. Adopting inclusive practices, focusing on student centred learning and building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role. Suitable applicants ideally need to be committed to developing curiosity, innovation and imagination in every person through inspiring minds and learning for life. JCAAis a leader in public education. Our commitment is to not only build capacity in students’ academic pursuits but to make each child the very best person they can be by celebrating achievements in all facets of education, using creativity to promote excellence and nurture wellbeing.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration .
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1065244

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026