This is a Permanent, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025.
At Duncraig Senior High School (SHS), we have a positive culture supportive team environment, committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. Duncraig SHS is situated in the north-western suburbs on the coastal strip 18km from Perth. We cater for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and are a school of high standards where the care and progress of every child is the priority. We continue to improve our resources and facilities through the support of our Board, our parent body and the Education Department. Duncraig SHS is part of a thriving community where students have a voice and regularly return to continue their engagement. For more information, please visit our website.
Find out more about our school by visiting duncraigshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Teachers at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply including new graduates. Successful candidates will ideally specialise in Digital Technologies and should display the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to develop and implement an engaging and relevant secondary school 7 to 12 Digital Technologies curriculum to reflect current Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) innovations. Experience in teaching Year 11 and 12 Computer Science (General & ATAR) would be highly desirable.
A broad skill set, and knowledge in areas such as Cybersecurity, Gaming, Artificial Intelligence and Python programming language would be desirable. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be beneficial but not essential to this role.
Suitable applicants should be highly committed, collaborative and possess a strong ability to work in a team. Duncraig SHS has a significant focus on the quality of teaching and learning that takes place with a particular focus on maximising student engagement and learning outcomes. Duncraig SHS operates a 1:1 personal ICT device policy that is firmly embedded across all Learning Areas. A familiarity with SEQTA would be well regarded as this is the online learning management system, which is used extensively at Duncraig SHS.
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 Kellie Ketteringham, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 6241 5400 or emailing Kellie.Ketteringham@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 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 three (3) 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/TCH974158
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, 13 June 2025
