Teacher - Mathematics

Department of Education; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

The Department of Education invites applications for a full-time Mathematics teacher at Ellenbrook Secondary College. The role covers numeracy to senior ATAR courses, demanding differentiated instruction and a commitment to high-quality teaching within the WA Curriculum.

Successful applicants will join a collaborative staff and contribute to school values, equity and inclusive education, with a focus on student outcomes and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Ability to teach Mathematics across Year 7–12 and different levels.
• Strong communication and leadership within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secondary Mathematics instruction across a broad range of courses.
• Differentiate curriculum to meet diverse learner needs.
• Demonstrate effective pedagogy to improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align with WA Curriculum and school priorities.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency Ellenbrook Secondary College (SC) is a co-educational school serving Years 7 to 12. The College was built in 2007 and seeks to support and encourage children by fostering a sense of self-worth, respect and confidence. This comes from setting high standards for achievement and having caring, knowledgeable staff that support children to reach their goals, both academically and personally. The College believes quality educators are the foundation on which a school is built. Our diverse learning pathways include Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) courses, an award-winning Vocational Education and Training (VET) program, and specialist music and sports programs. Our Gifted and Talented (GAT) Secondary Selective Academic Program challenges high-achieving students, while a strong emphasis on STEM equips learners with problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Find out more about our school by visiting ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant should be motivated, possess the ability to teach secondary Mathematics and be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. Successful applicants should be reflective practitioners with the proven capacity to teach a broad spectrum of Mathematics courses from numeracy recovery programs through to Senior Secondary ATAR courses and be able to actively demonstrate that their pedagogy has resulted in improved outcomes and progression for their students. Applicants should have the ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. You should also aspire for academic excellence and be committed to high-quality teaching and learning. We place high value on your strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community. Building positive relationships with students and fostering a passion for creating positive futures aligns seamlessly with our shared values and culture. Ellenbrook SC operates under a whole-school pedagogy, “Instructional Intelligences” (II) which allows teachers to use their professional judgement to select engaging classroom approaches that meet the needs of the learners in their care. This pedagogical framework includes observation and coaching against the four II pillars. 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.

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.

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; 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1070182. 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.