Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Education; Cockburn; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Education in Western Australia seeks motivated applicants to teach Humanities and Social Sciences at the secondary level. You will deliver curriculum aligned with the WA standards and adapt to diverse learners, ensuring every student can reach their potential.

Experience in Geography in Senior School is highly desirable. The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing feedback, and engagement within a supportive school culture focused on wellbeing and excellence.

Formación

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Experience teaching Humanities and Social Sciences is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum to secondary students.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff to implement school wellbeing and PERMAH framework.

Conocimientos

Humanities & Social Sciences

Geography (Senior School)

Educación

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Descripción del empleo

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 Located in Hammond Park on Irvine Parade, the college opened in 2020 to Year 7 students. The college buildings include state of the art classrooms, a library, administration and extensive student services area. The college also features specialist facilities for performing and visual arts, science laboratories, food and textiles, design and technology workshops and a gymnasium. The cafeteria is the hub of the central precinct and provides indoor and outdoor seating, landscaped gardens and open spaces. Multipurpose courts and oval were also included in the first stage of the build. Hammond Park Secondary College is a dynamic, highly collaborative school with a diverse range of pathways to support our students. 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. Find out more about our school by visiting hammondparksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking motivated applicants with a passion for teaching Humanities and Social Sciences at the secondary level, possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a Humanities and Social Sciences teacher, you will ideally deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning will set the standard for our learning community. Experience in teaching Geography in Senior School is highly desirable. The successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the college’s values, ethos and priorities across the college community. Hammond Park Secondary College has an Instructional Framework, and a Performance Growth and Coaching Framework based on coaching and continuous feedback. The successful applicant will ideally be willing to grow and learn our instructional approaches and be open to observations and feedback in a supportive culture of shared practice and learning from one another. The college also places wellbeing at the centre of what we do and has a Wellbeing Framework based on the Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement and Health (PERMAH) principles. PERMAH influences our policies and procedures, and forms the curriculum taught in our Homeroom Program. Staff and student wellbeing is a priority and working from our strengths is important.

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/TCH00039684. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026.