This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Woodvale Secondary College (SC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Drama teacher to join our vibrant Arts learning area. We are looking for an educator who is highly motivated, collaborative, and committed to excellence in teaching and learning
Woodvale’s vision and values are reflected in the College’s commitment to working together with its community to provide an innovative and caring learning environment where each student is given the opportunity to develop academic rigour and to achieve personal excellence. An appointment to Woodvale SC presents an exciting opportunity to work with staff who possess superior interpersonal skills and work closely with students, parents, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students.
The College caters for successful, future-focussed students who are on track for a range of post secondary pathways. Parents are supportive and engaged with their children’s education and new staff to the College recognise the success of transparent day-to-day operations. The College is well-resourced with excellent facilities. Its ICT capability is world class with every student bringing a laptop to school every day. All classrooms are fitted with a seamless projection system all of which are connected to an excellent College network.
The College prides itself on developing staff to achieve their career aspirations through the provision of growth opportunities such as College facilitated professional learning, engaging in leadership roles, applying for Level 3 Classroom Teacher/Senior Teacher, application support and mentoring.
Find out more about our school by visiting woodvale.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Drama teacher at Woodvale, you will ideally:
- Work as an integral member of the Arts team, contributing to curriculum planning and delivery.
- Design and implement engaging learning programs that meet the diverse needs of our students.
- Use a range of evidence-based instructional strategies to maximise student engagement and achievement.
- Model high-quality teaching practices and support a collaborative team culture.
The ideal candidate will ideally:
- Have a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, particularly in Senior School Drama courses.
- Possess a deep understanding of contemporary Drama practices, and be able to support students in developing performance and critical analysis skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver content in an engaging and inclusive manner.
- Be a reflective practitioner with effective data literacy, using student performance data to inform and adjust teaching.
- Be confident in integrating ICT into teaching, using technology to enhance student learning in and beyond the classroom.
Additional opportunities include:
- Playing a lead role in the planning and production of a whole-college musical in 2026.
- Contributing to Wondervale, our annual Arts showcase, by presenting student work from Drama classes.
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 Rhiannon Geddis, Associate Principal on (08) 6207 2400 or by emailing Rhiannon.geddis@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 CV 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/TCH974383
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 Wednesday, 18 June 2025
