We are seeking to establish a pool of dedicated English 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.

Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to developing a personalised education to enable students reach their academic, social and cultural potential. At Balcatta SHS, an inclusive learning community with strong focus on pastoral care and student achievement is accomplished through the school’s commitment in providing an engaging, creative challenging curriculum.

Suitable applicants will join a friendly, collaborative and professional learning community where achievement and personal development is promoted.

Find out more about our school by visiting balcattashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The desired applicants will ideally display professional knowledge, practices, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum and have proven success working with students across a range of ability levels.

Experience in effectively delivering engaging English curriculum across all year groups, but in particular at both a General and ATAR level in senior school is desirable. The capacity to also teach English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) will also be advantageous.

Suitable applicants will ideally be versatile and committed to student achievement as well as being willing to commit to the school community. The capacity to use data and make evidence-based decisions is highly desirable.

As English Teachers, suitable applicants should have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with strong commitment to achieving high educational outcomes for all students through creating an inclusive and safe learning environment.

In this role, suitable applicants will ideally create a learning environment that engages and challenges students, incorporate technology, accommodate to student individual needs, provide timely feedback to students and parents, care for student and most importantly celebrate curiosity and creativity. To do so, applicants that exhibit excellent teamwork skills with commitment to promote learning and excellence for all students will be viewed favourably. Experience with High Impact Teaching Strategies would be desirable as the school has an established Whole School Instructional Framework.

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 Daniel Drummond, Associate Principal on (08) 9345 8200 or emailing daniel.drummond@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Daniel Drummond on 0436 458 275.

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

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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1064072

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026