Teacher - Home Economics

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

Job summary

Mount Lawley Senior High School in Western Australia is seeking Home Economics Teachers for permanent and fixed-term, full-time or part-time roles that may arise during the 2027 school year.

Suitable applicants will have professional knowledge of the Technologies (Home Economics) curriculum for Years 7–12 and a commitment to the school’s ethos, engaging students and fostering high performance and high care.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and screening clearance number.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professional knowledge of the Technologies (Home Economics) curriculum from Years 7–12.
• Engage students and provide a learning environment that supports high performance and high care.
• Collaborate with peers within professional learning communities and teams.
• Support pastoral care, student well-being and positive relationships with students and staff.
• Use data-informed reflective practice to guide improvement plans.

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Founded in 1955, Mount Lawley Senior High School (SHS) is located 5 kilometres from the Perth CBD. It comprises three sub-schools; Years 7 to 12. It hosts a Gifted and Talented Languages program, a Specialist Visual and Performing Arts program, a Music program and the innovative Aboriginal Excellence Program. The school offers a breadth of curriculum choices and has a rich history of student success and achievement.

A major strength of the school is its strong links and partnerships with parents and the broader community. All staff at Mount Lawley SHS are committed to the provision of learning programs that cater for all post-school destinations including university, State Training Providers and employment.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants should have a focus on high performance and high care and will ideally display professional knowledge, practical application and understanding of the Technologies (Home Economics) curriculum from Years 7 to 12. Suitable applicants will ideally embrace and commit to the school’s Ethos and Vision. They should be expert in engaging students and provide a learning environment that facilitates students at all levels achieving their full potential. Teachers at Mount Lawley SHS are expected to embrace the school’s Pedagogical Framework (attached).

The work of staff should reflect a personal commitment to the values of the school: excellence, respect, perseverance and learning. Staff should engage in reflective practice, informed by a close examination of student performance incorporating data for relevant improvement plans. Teachers should work collaboratively with peers and within their various teams as part of a professional learning community.

All staff employed by the school have a focus on pastoral care, students’ well-being and a commitment to forming positive working relationships with students and colleagues. Staff should engage with parents to assist student learning and ensure there are no surprises about student progress.

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.

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1062848

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

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026