Teacher - English

Transperth; Wanneroo; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Leave provisions

Job summary

Alkimos College, opened in 2020, invites applications for a permanent full-time English teacher commencing Term 1, 2027. You will deliver a differentiated curriculum within the Western Australian Curriculum, supporting the development of the whole student and engaging with the school and wider community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, be committed to high-quality teaching and evidence-based practice, and help uphold the

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration in Western Australia.

Responsibilities

• Teach secondary English in alignment with the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Deliver a differentiated curriculum meeting diverse student needs.
• Engage with the school and wider community and uphold the college values.

Skills

English teaching

Differentiation

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Conscientiousness

Education

Eligible teacher qualification

Registration in WA

Job description

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

Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 students, adding an additional cohort each year with the full complement of Years 7 to 12 in 2025. We pride ourselves in giving children access to an exceptional secondary education in a world-class learning facility. Our vision is to create resilient minds for a connected world. Our high expectations of our students ensure they have the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive in an adaptable and ever-changing future. This is complemented by a strong focus on student engagement and mental health and wellbeing.

Our motto is Aspire, Act, Achieve and our college values include learning, excellence, equity and care.

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

The Role

As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will ideally be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation.

Applicants should be motivated, possessing the ability to teach secondary English and will be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a English teacher you will deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. The desirable applicants who teacher to aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high-quality teaching and learning would be highly valuable.

You will ideally show strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jade Dunstan, Head of Learning Area (HOLA) on [phone] or by 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.

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday,19 November 2026.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1072058