We are seeking to establish a pool of Humanities and Social Science 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.

The Hampton Senior High School (SHS) vision is to develop culturally responsive, high impact educators who foster student aspiration, innovation and achievement.

Hampton SHS is continuing our improvement focus with our strong culture of collaboration and consistently high expectation of standards for staff and students. Our journey of school excellence embraces the Department's Quality Teaching Strategy. This strategy supports the development of teaching excellence through evidence-based practice in quality teaching and improvements in teaching practice.

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

The Role

Hampton SHS is seeking to appoint a dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic pool of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) teachers who ideally have excellent interpersonal skills. The suitable applicants will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. The suitable applicants would ideally have high standards of professionalism and should embrace opportunities for collaboration within the school community and network schools.

Applicants will ideally be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in team environments. The suitable applicants would have the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to develop and implement an engaging and relevant secondary school HASS curriculum. Ideally equipped with a teaching background and experience across lower school HASS contexts and the ability to share knowledge and teaching experiences within senior school HASS courses (Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) and/or General pathways), is highly desirable. Also desirable are HASS teachers with qualifications to deliver certificates such as Tourism, Community Service, Financial Services and Workplace skills. Additionally, Hampton will be commencing ECU’s Uni prep for the first time in 2027.

As a passionate HASS practitioner, you ideally have commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection. Another key attribute we ideally are looking for is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and differentiate educational opportunities that are purposeful and relevant, catering for different student learning needs as we have highly inclusive Learning Support and Specialised Learning Program - Autism Spectrum Disorder (SLP ASD) programs on site. You would hopefully model highly effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies. Hampton has an imbedded culture of professional growth and development, supported by mentoring and opportunities to lead.

Personally, the ideal applicants would hold strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You are welcomed to build positive relationships with students to create successful pathways for all learners.

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 Rose Kent-Jones, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6235 7100 or by emailing rosemary.kent-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

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 three (3) 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/TCH1064496

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 29 October 2026.