Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Education; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Allowance

District Allowance

Attraction Incentive

Superannuation

Job summary

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in Western Australia is seeking an enthusiastic HASS teacher to deliver engaging lessons across history, geography, civics and economics. You will work with a collaborative team to support student engagement, wellbeing and achievement while contributing to whole-school initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong planning, differentiation and the innovative use of digital tools to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging HASS lessons across history, geography, civics, economics.
• Plan and deliver high-quality learning programs for diverse students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging HASS lessons across history, geography, civics, economics.
• Collaborate with staff to foster student engagement and wellbeing.
• Incorporate digital technologies to enhance learning experiences and assessment.

Skills

HASS teaching

Curriculum planning

Digital technology integration

Data literacy

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Education

Eligible teaching qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 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 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) is a thriving and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of the Goldfields. As part of a vibrant regional community, our staff enjoy a lifestyle that offers more balance, less time commuting, and greater opportunities to focus on both their professional and personal goals. With highly subsidised government housing, attractive regional incentives, and the opportunity to accelerate your financial and career aspirations, there has never been a better time to consider a move to regional Western Australia. Combined with Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s strong sense of community, excellent facilities, and unique lifestyle opportunities, KBCHS offers a rewarding environment in which to live and work. Established in 2006, KBCHS caters for students in Years 7 to 10 and currently has an enrolment of more than 900 students from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a rich and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve success. The school is supported by a highly committed Student Services team that provides exceptional pastoral care and wellbeing support. Our Student Services Managers, supported by dedicated Student Support staff, work collaboratively with students, families and teaching staff to ensure every young person is known, valued and supported to achieve success both academically and personally. Our teaching staff are passionate, collaborative and committed to delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Through a broad curriculum and a range of specialist programs, KBCHS provides opportunities for students with diverse interests, abilities and aspirations to thrive. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher to join our team and contribute to our culture of high expectations, strong relationships and student success. Find out more about our school by visiting www.kalgoorlie-boulderchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . To learn more about KBCHS and our community, please watch the video below.

Role

Join an enthusiastic and highly collaborative HASS team at KBCHS, where you will have the opportunity to teach to your strengths and passions. Our HASS programs provide opportunities to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences that develop students’ understanding of history, geography, civics, economics and the world around them. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your professional practice, contribute to a culture of curiosity and critical thinking, and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people within a supportive and connected school community. Beyond the classroom, staff have opportunities to contribute to a range of whole-school initiatives, student enrichment activities and extra-curricular programs. Working at KBCHS provides valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills, collaborate across learning areas and contribute to the broader life of the school. Suitable applicants will ideally have the professional knowledge, skills and experience required to deliver an engaging, contemporary and relevant secondary HASS curriculum. You should be committed to building positive and productive relationships with students, while working collaboratively with colleagues to improve student engagement, achievement and wellbeing outcomes. The ability to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices, including the effective integration of digital technologies, will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants should be able to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching and learning programs that cater for a diverse range of student needs and abilities. We are seeking reflective practitioners who are committed to creating and maintaining safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments. Suitable applicants will ideally have strong data literacy skills and the ability to use student achievement and engagement data to inform teaching practice, differentiate instruction and maximise learning outcomes for all students. At KBCHS, you will join a school that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement, while enjoying the unique lifestyle and opportunities that come with living and working in the Goldfields region.

Professional Benefits

• • Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
• • District allowance of $2 354 a year
• • Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 see info below
• • 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• • 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• • More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• • Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• • Free relocation
• • Annual travel allowance

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits . For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

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.

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.

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

• Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
• *Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 November 2026