Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Education; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Darling Range Sports College, a WA Department of Education school, seeks an enthusiastic Humanities and Social Sciences teacher to join a dynamic team. You will deliver engaging HASS programs across the senior school with a focus on curriculum excellence and explicit teaching practices.

The role is permanent and full-time, offering professional development and supportive working arrangements within a college renowned for sports excellence and positive behaviour support.

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Experience delivering HASS curriculum in secondary or senior school.
• Ability to incorporate EI and CMS in daily teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HASS curriculum, assessments and programs.
• Utilise differentiated instruction to meet student needs.
• Collaborate with the English team and school staff.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Differentiated instruction

Explicit Instruction (EI)

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teaching registration

Tools

CMS

EI instructional strategies

Job description

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

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) of being 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 be a vital part of a 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 kilometres 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.

The Role

Darling Range SC an Independent Public School, is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher who can inspire students to engage in curriculum, strive for excellence and is proactive in improving student outcomes. The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs within the HASS learning area. The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience as a teacher in the Senior School, as well as being flexible and adaptive to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching. An ability, and experience, in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or Certificate courses 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

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• 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;
• 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/TCH1073114

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 19 November 2026