Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Education; Jurien Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

Superannuation

Vacation leave

Other leave

Accommodation

Relocation

Job summary

The Department of Education's Jurien Bay District High School is seeking a permanent full-time Humanities and Social Sciences teacher to commence Term 1, 2027. The successful candidate will foster respectful, inclusive learning and deliver the HASS curriculum within a PBS framework.

Join a supportive team serving students from Kindergarten to Year 12, with a competitive salary, extensive leave provisions, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a engaging Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum within the school context.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to enable students to learn and study in a cooperative environment.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Commit to inclusive education and strategic planning for improved student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Relationships

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Eligible teaching qualification

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.

The School Jurien Bay District High School (DHS) is located on the pristine Turquoise Coast, 200 kilometres North of Perth and 200 kilometres South of Geraldton. The town is surrounded by beautiful beaches and fabulous camping areas. The staff and community are welcoming and is a great place to live and enjoy both work and leisure time.

The school caters for students from Jurien Bay, Leeman, Green Head, Cervantes, Badgingarra and the surrounding farming districts. The school provides an educational service for a range of students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Find out more about our school by visiting www.jdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

Role

The successful applicant for this role will ideally treat all individuals with care and establish relationships built on trust. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Commitment underpin our whole school approach to being a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school. The successful applicant will ideally have the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum within the school context. You should have a firm belief that all students can reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes. You should be able to work as part of a team to enable all students to learn and study at school in a cooperative and positive environment. You will ideally be highly organised and have excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Our school uses the TeachWell approach to classroom teaching and is a PBS School. Knowledge of these programs will be an advantage, but not essential as relevant professional learning will be given to the successful applicant. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills will assist you to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve instructional practice. As an educator, you should have proven skills in behaviour management, contemporary knowledge, and a proven record of professional engagement. You will ideally have a commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.

Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5000 a year
• 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

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. Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact David Thomas, Principal on [phone] or emailing [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

• 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

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1069431 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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 November 2026