Teacher - English

Levels:; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Range Sports College (SC), located near Perth, seeks an innovative English Teacher to join our Independent Public School. You will engage students with high-quality curriculum delivery and contribute to our sports‑focused and enrichment programs.

The successful candidate should have experience in the Senior School, be adaptable, and apply differentiated instruction and explicit teaching. A commitment to ongoing professional learning and school standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teaching qualification and registration.
• Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident or visa with work rights for the term.
• WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English curriculum with high-quality instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
• Implement Explicit Instruction (EI) and CMS/IS strategies where applicable.

Job description

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

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.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

At Darling Range Sports College (SC) we are committed to success for every child. We provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities across all curriculum areas to ensure our students succeed as they follow their chosen pathway. Our college standards - the 5Ps: Proud, Polite, Prepared, Punctual and Productive - are embedded into everything we do. As a member of the English team at Darling Range SC, you will ideally be a vital part of talented and energetic team of specialist teachers who are committed to the continued excellence in teaching and learning at Darling Range SC.

Darling Range SC is located approximately 15 kms east of the Perth city centre in the foothills of Perth. The College is experiencing rapid growth and is seen as a school of choice by the local community and by students from across the state who enrol in our specialist sports programs.

Darling Range SC is a Positive Behaviour School that encourages resilient and independent students. The ability to build and maintain safe, positive learning environments where students flourish is important for our students’ success. Staff work collaboratively within a strong whole-school approach to teaching and behaviour and are supported through ongoing professional learning.

As the state’s only Sports College, Darling Range SC provides specialist programs in Australian Football League (AFL), Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Swimming and Rugby. Complementing our sporting programs are extensive opportunities to participate in the Academic Challenge and Enrichment Program (ACES), the Music Program, the Vocational Educational Program and the Arts Program.

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

The Role

Darling Range Sports College (SC), an Independent Public School, is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic English Teacher who can inspire students to engage in curriculum, strive for excellence and is proactive in improving student outcomes.

The successful applicantwill ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills an ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs within the English learning area.

Applicants will ideally have previous experience as a teacher in the Senior School. They should dispaly adaptability and flexibility in applying strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching. Experience in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English would be advantageous.

A major focus of the College is also the implementation of Explicit Instruction (EI) across all learning areas. Experience using EI in the classroom is not a prerequisite for this position, but the successful applicant should display a willingness to incorporate this into their teaching practice. Knowledge or completion of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Instructional Strategies (IS) professional workshops would also be highly desirable.

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 personalbenefits.

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.

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.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 November 2026