This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

North Albany Senior High School (SHS) is an independent public school in Albany, Western Australia, providing secondary education from Year 7 to Year 12. Known for its supportive environment, North Albany SHS focuses on helping students achieve personal excellence and engage in a changing world.

Guided by the motto 'Care and Diligence', North Albany SHS offers a range of courses, including Vocational, General, and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways. Students benefit from excellent facilities such as a music studio, performing arts theatre, and photography studio to enhance the learning experience.

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

The Role

North Albany SHS is seeking a motivated Teacher - Mathematics who ideally possesses a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a Mathematics Teacher, you should ideally deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning will set the standard for our learning community.

The successful applicant will ideally 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.

Experience teaching Mathematics Methods will be highly regarded.

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)
• Subsidised housing where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Peter Hurle, Principal, on (08) 9892 0611 or emailing peter.hurle@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 two (2) 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 two (2) 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/TCH1072941

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 Friday, 20 November 2026