Teacher - English

Department of Education, Western Australia; Kelmscott; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a passionate English teacher for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 at Kelmscott SHS. The role offers opportunities to lead innovative English programs and contribute to student development.

The successful applicant will teach Senior and Lower School English, may engage with ATAR courses, and work in a collaborative, professional learning culture with colleagues, parents and external networks.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching both senior and lower school English.
• Ability to deliver ATAR courses or capacity to develop capability.
• Understanding WA Curriculum and differentiating learning for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to senior and lower school students.
• Contribute to evolving English program and school-wide excellence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in professional learning.
• Engage with parents and external networks.

Skills

Senior & Lower school English

ATAR teaching capability

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Are you a passionate and innovative English teacher?

Do you thrive in creating engaging classroom environments that inspire curiosity and a love of learning? If so, Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) invites you to join our team of dedicated and dynamic educators.

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.

The School

A hallmark of Kelmscott SHS is the strong positive engagement between staff, students and the community. Our shared goal is to inspire students reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential reflected in every classroom. Kelmscott SHS has a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels Join us and be part of a school where innovation, diversity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

At Kelmscott SHS, staff and students work together to achieve academic, social, and emotional excellence. We are a proud Independent Public School offering Specialist Programs in Agriculture, Music, and Gifted and Talented, plus Academic Extension Programs in Mathematics, Science, English, and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). Our multicultural community is celebrated, and our students are encouraged to be active citizens locally, nationally, and globally.

Find out more about our school by visiting Kelmscott Senior High School or Schools Online.

The Role

Kelmscott SHS is in an exciting phase of growth, innovation, and positive change, and we are ideally seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic English Teacher to join our dynamic team.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase innovative, contemporary teaching practices, contribute to an evolving English program, and help position our school as a centre of teaching and learning excellence.

The successful applicant will ideally:

• Have experience teaching both Senior and Lower school English.
• Possess strong skills in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses or display the capacity to do so in the future.
• Understand the developmental needs of students across all phases of the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Be skilled in differentiating learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team.

As a member or our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You should be reflective of your teaching practices and committed to the evidence-based decision making and differentiation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment will be desirable, as well as a willingness to engage in professional learning and liaise with colleagues, parents and external networks.

Professional Benefits

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• attractive leave provisions

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

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jacquie Sandhu, Deputy Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 September 2026