Teacher - English

Department of Education; Wanneroo; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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The Department of Education in Western Australia is seeking English teachers for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year, with start dates through the period. Joseph Banks Secondary College in Banksia Grove hosts the roles and participates in a recruitment pilot to streamline applications.

Ideal applicants are passionate, collaborative educators with strong knowledge of the WA Curriculum, capable of delivering engaging English

Competenze

• Passionate and dedicated English educator.
• Knowledge of WA Curriculum and ability to teach Years 7–12.
• Commitment to collaborative professional learning communities.

Mansioni

• Deliver engaging English learning experiences to develop literacy and appreciation for English.
• Plan and implement high-quality teaching programs across Years 7–12.
• Incorporate ICT to enhance learning and assessment, including NAPLAN/OLNA preparation.

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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 and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. 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.

The School Joseph Banks Secondary College (SC) is an Independent Public School located in the suburb of Banksia Grove, approximately 27 km from the Perth Central Business District (CBD). We currently accept students from Years 7-12. The vision for Joseph Banks SC is to create a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success for students, staff and the community. The focus of our work is on quality teaching and the provision of the widest range of opportunities for individual achievement and learning success. Our goal is to develop the school as a centre for best practice in teacher development and student attainment through professional conversation and shared practice. Our goal is for all students to be literate, numerate, and curious, through the provision of a broad based 21st Century curriculum. It is expected that all students will receive individual attention, and support will be provided for all students no matter their background. Parents expect an assurance that “no child will fall through the cracks.” Teachers are passionate about student learning and will create a culture of curiosity to support students to be inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect. We provide our students with multiple opportunities to excel throughout their secondary education, with access to quality programs, both within the curriculum and extra-curricular. Such programs range from support initiatives through to extension and challenge for students who are academically talented. On completion of secondary school at Joseph Banks Secondary College, students will have a clear well-defined pathway to employment, further training and/or education. Find out more about our school by visiting jbsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate and dedicated educators, highly motivated to work in a collaborative team environment. You would provide students with a purposeful and engaging learning experience to develop their understanding and appreciation of English. You should have high expectations, exhibit a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and be able to establish and maintain a positive and engaging classroom-learning environment. You should possess an ability to work as a collaborative team member, committed to the development of strong professional learning communities focussed on student achievement and success. Suitable applicants will ideally provide high-quality teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students. Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and able to teach students of varying ability levels across Year 7 to 12 in a highly engaging manner. As such, suitable applicants will ideally possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics. A strong working knowledge of teaching strategies to support literacy skills development and strong performance in National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) and demonstrated ability in the effective integration of innovative and engaging Information Communication Technology (ICT) based technologies is highly desirable. Strong knowledge and skills in the delivery of English Senior Secondary courses is highly desirable. The College offers English and Literature Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), alongside English General, to students for Year 11 and 12.

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.

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

• 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.
• 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1070286

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026