Teacher - Languages - Chinese

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working

Career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Perth Modern School, Western Australia’s only fully selective public secondary school, invites applications for Chinese Language Teachers for permanent and fixed-term posts commencing in 2027. Applicants should know the WA Languages Curriculum well and demonstrate strong Chinese speaking, reading and writing skills.

Join a member team that embraces gifted and talented programs, differentiates in-class learning, and engages in enriching co-curricular activities while fostering student growth and

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required before start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Chinese language instruction aligned with the WA Languages Curriculum.
• Differentiate in-class learning to challenge academically talented students and extend co-curricular activities.

Skills

Chinese language teaching

Education

Qualified teacher registration

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Chinese Language Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

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

Perth Modern School, a proud public secondary school, offering Western Australia's only fully selective program for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. The school honours the past, empowers those present and shapes the future for gifted and talented learners and leaders.

Staff emphasise the importance of connection and relationships in the process of listening, thinking and learning together. We partner with students, families, carers, and alumni, to successfully navigate change and improve student outcomes; a community where everyone belongs. In the early years, this means ensuring every student is known and understood, their needs and unique potential nurtured. As students progress, they are supported as self‑motivated learners and leaders who are; courageous, curious, compassionate, committed and collaborative, encouraged to pursue their dreams, and resourced to achieve both academic excellence and positive wellbeing.

Find out more about our school by visiting Perth Modern School or Schools Online

The Role

We seek motivated applicants with an in depth understanding of the Western Australian Languages Curriculum and contemporary pedagogical practices to support second language and background language learning. Applicants should have knowledge in teaching the Chinese Language, classroom teaching and high‑level Chinese speaking, reading and writing skills.

The suitable applicants would join a progressive and enthusiastic team of teachers who are engaged in implementing a whole school gifted and talented approach to the educational programs offered in the school. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience in extending and challenging academically talented students through differentiated in‑class learning and enriching co‑curricular activities.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Madeline Sinagra, Vice Principal on [phone] or [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Madeline Sinagra via email at [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: IPS/TCH1065477

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026