Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences - Regional Learning Specialist

Central Regional TAFE; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Department of Education WA is seeking a Regional Learning Specialist to support ATAR enrolments in two HASS courses, delivering engaging online and face-to-face sessions to regional students.

The role requires a qualified teacher with registration, willingness to travel statewide, and a current driver’s license; experience with SIDE and ATAR Geography, Economics, Modern History or Politics and Law is essential.

Qualificações

• The successful applicant should be a highly organised, expert and passionate teacher of Humanities and Social Science (HASS).
• Experience in teaching (ATAR) Science courses in Geography, Economics, Modern History and/or Politics and Law is essential.
• Commitment to statewide travel and a current driver’s licence are required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver engaging online and face-to-face sessions to support ATAR HASS subjects.
• Provide subject expertise to students in two ATAR HASS courses the RLS supports.
• Collaborate with staff to build capacity across regional schools.

Conhecimentos

HASS teaching

ATAR experience

interpersonal skills

Formação

Teacher qualification

Descrição da vaga

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2027 up until December 2029 with possible permanency

The Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways Directorate sits within ServiceDelivery and plays a key role in supporting schools to improve student outcomes. It focuses on coordinating targeted, evidence-based support for secondary and district high schools, particularly those identified as requiring additional assistance, ensuring alignment with the Department's strategic priorities and commitment to high-quality teaching and leadership.

The Directorate also contributes to strengthening post-school pathways by providing expertise and guidance that helps schools better prepare students for future education, training, and employment.

Through collaboration with regions and schools, it ensures services are effectively planned and delivered, supporting both immediate student achievement and longer-term success beyond school.

The Role

The Regional Learning Specialist (RLS) project supports students who are:

• located at regional schools
• enrolled through the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE)
• studying ATAR courses in the English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning areas.

The RLS complements the online classes provided by SIDE teachers by providing senior secondary students with:

• face-to-face tuition
• online tutorials
• online exam revision seminars.

The RLS team also build the capacity of less experienced regional teachers by sharing:

• curriculum expertise
• exemplary teaching and learning practices.

The successful applicant should be a highly organised, expert and passionate teacher of Humanities and Social Science (HASS), who possess the professional knowledge, understanding, and experience to deliver engaging and relevant online and face-to-face sessions to support students studying Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) subjects in HASS. The successful applicant will ideally be flexible, willing to work collaboratively with staff and possess strong interpersonal skills to allow connection across school communities to achieve the best outcomes for all students.

This job role requires the successful applicant to provide subject expertise to students in two of the ATAR HASS courses the RLS supports. Experience in teaching (ATAR) Science courses in Geography, Economics, Modern History and/or Politics and Law is essential.

The successful applicant must commit to the significant statewide travel that is essential in this role. A current driver’s license is required.

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.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Suzanne Aram, Head of Department, Regional Learning Specialist, Sec Schls DHS & post-sch pathway on0436 631 568 or by emailing [e-mail]

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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

To work with us, you must:

• 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.