Teacher - Home Economics

Department of Education; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Department of Education through Hammond Park Secondary College is seeking a passionate Home Economics Teacher. The role involves delivering diverse Home Economics courses and contributing to engaging learning experiences for our students within a supportive environment.

The successful applicant will ideally deliver certificate level Hospitality courses and work collaboratively to meet WA Curriculum requirements. This is a fixed-term 12-month contract with potential extension or permanency.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Apply for WA Working with Children Check before you start.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Home Economics courses and contribute to engaging learning experiences for students.
• Deliver certificate level courses in Hospitality when required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement the school Instructional Framework and curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency 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 Since opening in 2020, our College has been co-created and built on the core values of Wellbeing, Excellence and Relationships. These values guide how we teach, learn and work together. We are proud to be a community where every student is known, supported and challenged to thrive. As a modern Independent Public School, we offer high-quality teaching and learning programs within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Our experienced and dedicated staff bring strong curriculum knowledge and a shared commitment to instructional excellence. Teaching is informed by a whole-school Instructional Framework, supported through ongoing professional learning, coaching and collaboration. Find out more about our school by visiting hammondparksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Hammond Park Secondary College is seeking a passionate and experienced Home Economics Teacher. The successful applicant should have the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. You should be a dedicated, passionate and highly effective educator who has a deep understanding of and experience with a diverse range of student learning needs and styles and will inspire students to achieve to their potential. The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to teach across a range of Home Economics courses and contribute to engaging learning experiences for our students. An ability to deliver certificate level courses in Hospitality will be highly desirable. Applicants should be motivated and knowledgeable in secondary Home Economics with a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.

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.

Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joanne Willesee, Principal, on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Joanne Willesee on 0436 918 792 and/or email [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.
• 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/TCH1066106.

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 Friday, 23 October 2026.