This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Warwick Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Ideally situated, it is a school with a strong tradition of academic excellence. The school provides a mix of traditional and innovative programs. It offers courses leading to tertiary studies, TAFE traineeships and apprenticeships and the workplace. Our specialist programs include Department of Education Approved Netball and Australian Rules Football, school based Academic Excellence, Dance Elite and Music, as well as a number of Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates.
Warwick SHS is a school that strives for academic excellence through building the capacity of staff within a culture of support and by creating a learning environment where students can aspire, learn and grow. We encourage staff to share knowledge, and a culture of reflection and self-improvement is promoted amongst our staff through our Instructional Program and Professional Learning Communities.
Surrounded by natural bushland, Warwick SHS is a school with a growing population of students coming from several different locations in the northern suburbs. Warwick SHS is regarded by its community to be a school where pastoral care and excellent relationships between staff and students, lead to engagement in the teaching and learning program. Staff and students are supported to access a broad range of opportunities to realise their potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting warwickshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Warwick SHS is seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join our high-performing English Department.
We are looking for an educator with a strong commitment to creating high quality, effective teaching and learning experiences for students from Years 7 to 12. The successful applicant should have a strong ability to deliver engaging and effective English programs for students in Years 7 to 10, with the capacity to also teach ATAR, General, and Foundation courses in Senior School. At Warwick SHS, we value student centred, relationship focused teaching that fosters success and engagement.
The ideal candidate should:
- Display a dynamic and engaging teaching style
- Build strong, respectful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Use differentiated teaching strategies to cater for diverse learning needs
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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 Sarah McGill, Associate Principal on (08) 9345 6430 or by emailing Sarah.McGill@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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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/TCH970736
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, 9 June 2025
