Teacher - Science

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 percent employer contributions to 


12 weeks’ vacation leave (school

Free relocation

Job summary

Bunbury SHS, part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, invites applications for a permanent full-time Science Teacher starting Term 1, 2027. The role emphasizes delivering WA Curriculum content engagingly, with ATAR Biology/Human Biology experience favored and a focus on real-world connections.

Applicants should be strong communicators and team players, contributing to a positive school culture focused on student achievement and pathways beyond school.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Qualifications or experience to teach ATAR Biology or Human Biology are desirable.
• Experience with Gifted and Talented Programs is desirable.

Skills

WA Curriculum knowledge

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. 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

Bunbury Senior High School (SHS) is perched on a hill overlooking both the cityscape of Bunbury and the extensive Bunbury beach front. It makes use of its location, extending the boundaries of the campus into the city, to provide students with a unique, rich learning experience in real world settings totally intertwined with the city itself.

The school’s historically listed buildings and exciting new additions symbolise its past and its future in education. Bunbury SHS is not just historically significant to Western Australia, it is a public secondary school whose reputation for care, teacher quality and innovative approach to curriculum implementation is changing the face of education within the South West Region. And it is doing so with impressive results!

The commitment of the leadership team to align system priorities while scanning the education horizons for best practice created the Bunbury SHS three-step philosophy enabling students to maximise their academic potential, resulting in high performance across a range of learning, social and civic outcomes.

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The Role

Bunbury SHS is seeking an energetic and passionate Science Teacher to join their high performing team.

The successful applicant should ideally possess excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and be capable of delivering content in an engaging manner. Previous experience or qualifications to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Biology or Human Biology, and in the Gifted and Talented Program context are highly desired.

They should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with students, colleagues, and parents. Additionally, they should be highly effective team members, actively contributing to a positive culture of success where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. We place value on linking learning with real-world experiences, ensuring students gain currency for pathways beyond school.

At Bunbury SHS teachers have a growth mindset. They believe intelligence can be developed in students, they embrace challenge and engage in feedback processes. Professional knowledge on instructional skills, theories, concepts and tactics, together with knowledge of Lemov’s strategies in developing high expectations is a focus of curriculum delivery at Bunbury SHS.

Our teaching practice fosters a safe and accountable learning environment that is engaging and encourages students to engage in higher-order thinking. We adhere to a shared instructional framework and base our teaching practices on thorough analysis of student results, feedback, and collaborative efforts with peers.

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation

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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at 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.

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*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.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible .
• 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 .
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1066403

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, 26 October 2026