This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Cyril Jackson Senior Campus (SC) provides students with an alternative approach to Year 11 and Year 12 schooling. It is one of two senior campuses in Western Australia that offer secondary education to students beyond the compulsory age of 18 years. It hosts an Intensive English Centre (IEC) which caters for up to 250 newly arrived migrant or refugee students. These students participate in an English language program for up to two years before completing Years 11 and 12. International Fee-Paying Students are also accepted.

In addition to IEC graduates, students in Years 11 and Year 12 include school-aged students working towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education, 18 and 19 years old repeaters and mature age students. These students are returning to education to gain tertiary entrance qualifications, following an interest or to gain a skill-based qualification. Enrolments are accepted from across Western Australia and students hail from many diverse backgrounds. Students enrol because they see Cyril Jackson SC as a place of opportunity to further their education.

The Vision of Cyril Jackson SC is to deliver relevant and applicable learning experiences that foster hope and meet the needs of students. Respect and inclusivity are valued as are opportunity, achievement and resilience. As a school, “CJ Changes Lives”.

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

The Role

This position, which is not dedicated to a learning area, seeks to recruit a teacher who is ideally able to manage the allocation of teacher relief and the administration of Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA). The successful applicant would teach within the school’s timetabled program or undertake relief across the school up to 0.6 FTE.

There may be a requirement to commence the school day in accordance with the requirements of relief planning and preparation, however this will also see an early end to rostered workday as the normal 1600 minutes of a teacher on-site will be applied. This can be negotiated with the successful applicant; however, flexible hours is a critical feature of the role. To maintain records of relief undertaken, the successful applicant will ideally have a good working knowledge of Excel.

Due to several factors, Cyril Jackson SC has a high percentage of the cohort undertake OLNA and a significant degree of planning, management and administrative skills will be expected. The successful applicant would liaise with School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) over OLNA as it’s an integral part of this role.

The desired applicant would undertake relief across the school, including in the Intensive English Centre and will ideally be flexible in terms of subjects and classes assigned and accepting of a diverse weekly work program. In addition, the successful applicant would liaise with the school’s executive team and be line managed by a Deputy Principal.

Teachers appointed to Cyril Jackson SC are expected to apply the principles of the School Pedagogical Framework in their work. Details outlining the Framework can be found in the attached document.

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 Milton Butcher, Principal on (08) 9413 4700 or by Milton.Butcher@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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/TCH1069967

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, 16 November 2026