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 College

Coastal Lakes College (CLC) is a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in the growing Peel region. Established in 2019 it has evolved into a comprehensive Year 7-12 college that serves students across the six-year levels, offering diverse pathways tailored to support individual aspirations and learning journeys. As an inclusive school community, we are united by a shared vision of “success for all students” and a commitment to developing the whole child. Our staff work collaboratively to deliver outstanding learning experiences across academics, social-emotional learning, the arts, sport, culture, and community engagement. Guided by our motto — Imagine, Believe, Inspire and Achieve — we challenge every student to imagine the possibilities, believe in themselves, inspire themselves and others and achieve their personal best.

Our strong partnerships with local community organisations and feeder primary schools have created a supportive network for staff, students, and families. At CLC, you’ll be part of a passionate team that values innovation, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Find out more about our school by visiting coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or School Online.

The Role

CLC is an Independent Public School seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) teacher with excellent interpersonal skills who will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated.  This role ideally requires an student based educator dedicated to personal and professional growth, while displaying high standards of professionalism and embracing opportunities for collaboration within the College community and network schools.

Applicants should be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in team environments. The successful applicant  should possess the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to develop and implement an engaging and relevant secondary school HASS curriculum. Teaching background and experience across lower school HASS contexts, with the ability to display knowledge and teaching experience within senior school HASS courses Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and/or General pathways), is desirable.

Graduates are welcomed to apply.

As a passionate HASS practitioner, you should be commitmented to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection. The ability to create environments conductive to learning and differentiate educational opportunities that are purposeful and relevant, catering for different student learning needs will be highly regarded. You should model highly effective teaching, learning and assessment principles such as explicit instruction, reciprocal teaching (formative assessment) and feed forward. The College has an imbedded culture of professional growth and development, supported by Instructional Coaching.

The College has a strong Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) focus, working in a collaborative partnership with local primary schools, industry and tertiary education. The sucessful applicant should display the ability to develop innovative classroom practices utilising the College’s IT infrastructure and embedded 21 Century Skills within their teaching and learning.

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 Sonia Soltoggio, Deputy Principal on
(08) 9583 2800 or emailing Sonia.Soltoggio@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
• Two (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/TCH1067475

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, 23 November 2026