Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Vacation leave

Accommodation

Relocation

Job summary

Busselton Senior High School in WA is seeking a dedicated HASS teacher to join a collaborative team. You will deliver curriculum across Years 7–12, focusing on engaging, evidence-based instruction and alignment with the WA Curriculum.

Strong knowledge of Senior Secondary HASS courses is highly desirable. You will work with a professional team to plan, implement and review HASS programs, using a range of instructional strategies and integrating information technology where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and ability to teach Years 7–12.
• Strong knowledge of Senior Secondary HASS courses.
• Experience in differentiation for all students.
• Capacity to integrate information technology into the curriculum.
• Familiarity with the Busselton SHS Instructional Framework and learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess HASS curricula for Years 7–12 in an engaging, inclusive manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, develop, review and deliver effective HASS programs.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Contribute to innovative classroom practices and utilization of ICT across learning areas.
• Uphold school frameworks, daily reviews and clear success criteria in teaching.

Skills

HASS Teaching

Curriculum planning

Differentiation

Team collaboration

ICT integration

Education

Qualified teacher with WA registration

Job description

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

The Location and Community

As an Independent Public School, Busselton Senior High School (SHS) is committed to honouring its proud history while embracing the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving future. Located in one of Western Australia's fastest-growing regional communities, we strive to provide a contemporary, relevant and engaging education that equips students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our vision is to ensure every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best. We are passionate about creating meaningful pathways and opportunities that connect learning with the aspirations of our students and the needs of our local community.

Find out more about our school by visiting Busselton Senior High School or Schools Online.

Nestled in the beautiful coastal city of Busselton in Western Australia's South-West, Busselton SHS has proudly served the community since 1958. For more than six decades, the school has built a strong reputation for educational excellence, community connection and student achievement.

While deeply respectful of the traditions and rich heritage that have shaped our school, we are equally focused on the future. Our growing and diverse community presents exciting opportunities to innovate, strengthen partnerships and expand learning experiences for our students.

Busselton SHS is supported by a highly professional and dedicated team of staff who are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement. Together, we build on the achievements of the past while preparing young people to succeed in their future endeavours.

Working at Busselton SHS offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in students' lives while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of one of Western Australia's most sought-after regional destinations.

For more information about Busselton visit Busselton, WA - Aussie Towns.

The Role

As a HASS Teacher you would participate as an integral member of the HASS learning area and be responsible for supporting a collaborative approach to curriculum planning, providing learning programs to students suited to the needs of the students and school community and modelling exemplary teaching and learning strategies in your delivery. As such, the successful applicant will ideally possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics.

The successful applicant should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and able to teach students of varying ability levels across Years 7-12 in a highly engaging manner. Strong knowledge and skills in the delivery of one or more Senior Secondary HASS courses is highly desirable.

As a HASS teacher at Busselton SHS, you should have proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to plan, implement, develop, review and deliver effective HASS curriculum and teaching and learning programs, ideally having strong experience with differentiation for all students. The capacity to engage in the development and implementation of innovative classroom practices, including integration of information technology into the curriculum, will be highly regarded. Familiarity with the BSHS Instructional Framework, including participation norms, daily reviews and the explicit use of Learning Objectives and Success Criteria, will also be highly valued.

The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective, and innovative. You should have a firm belief that all students can learn and reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes. Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.

Professional Benefits

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• subsidised accommodation where applicable
• free relocation

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].

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.

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: IPS/TCH1065520

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: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 October 2026