We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise in the remainder of 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. 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

Joseph Banks Secondary College (SC) is an Independent Public School in the suburb of Banksia Grove, approximately 40 kilometres from the Perth CBD. We serve students from surrounding suburbs including Carramar and Tapping. As part of our vision for the College, students are included in a culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success. Our school develops students into knowledgeable and respectful young adults through challenging, engaging and intentional instruction. Students are provided with several pathways in which they can excel in during their secondary education, including both curricular and extra-curricular programmes. The focus of our work is on quality teaching and the provision of the widest range of opportunities for individual achievement and learning success. The College focuses on best practice in teacher development and student attainment through professional conversation and shared practice.

Our goal is for all students to be literate, numerate and curious, through the provision of a broad based 21st Century curriculum. It is expected that all students will receive individual attention, and support will be provided for all students no matter their background. Parents expect an assurance that “no child will fall through the cracks.” Teachers are passionate about student learning and will create a culture of curiosity to support students to be inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate and dedicated educators, highly motivated to work in a collaborative team environment. They would provide students with a purposeful and engaging learning experience to develop their skills, knowledge and understandings related to Home Economics. Our learning programs provide opportunities for students to make links between content and skill development, and enables students to be curious learners, supported by a variety of approaches to learning. The suitable applicants will ideally possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics.

Suitable applicants should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning. Suitable applicants will ideally be innovative, knowledgeable and possess thorough understandings of instructional and curriculum expertise whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments within the Learning Area. You will also ideally be reflective in assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning our core value of respect.

Suitable applicants should be able to teach a range of courses in the variety of Home Economics contexts, including senior secondary level courses such as Children, Family and Community, and Food Science Technology. Joseph Banks SC also offers certificate courses to senior school students in Community Services, Hospitality and Early Childhood Education and Care. Applicants with a Certificate IV TAE and qualifications in a relevant area is highly desirable.

Suitable applicants should have high expectations, a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and have the ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging classroom-learning environment. You should be able to display an ability to work as a collaborative team member and be committed to the development of strong professional learning communities focussed on student achievement and success. You should also display an ability to assist the school in achieving a "culture of curiosity".

Suitable applicants will ideally be dedicated and highly motivated educators with an excellent knowledge of the Senior School Western Australian Curriculum, be able to deliver content in an engaging manner and be highly effective team members. Strong knowledge and skills in the delivery of one or more Senior Secondary courses is highly desirable. As reflective practitioners, the suitable applicants will ideally possess effective data literacy and a capacity to modify their practice to meet identified student needs. Strong knowledge and skills in the effective integration of innovative and engaging ICT based technologies and cooperative learning instructional strategies is highly desirable.

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 Taylor Jones, Deputy Principal on (08) 9303 7400 or taylor.jones@education.wa.edu.au

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

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.  

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’

1. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager

1. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.  

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

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/TCH1061346

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026