This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Morley Senior High School’s (SHS) vision is to celebrate diversity and cater for the needs of all students, with the goal of everyone achieving their personal best. Education at Morley SHS is a partnership between staff, students, parents and the wider community. We recognise and celebrate our cultural and ethnic diversity and promote understanding through our academic and extra-curricular endeavours.
We value and promote personal and social responsibility, as well as student leadership. Students in Years 7 to 10 have access to engaging programs, including two Department of Education approved specialist programs: Aviation Academy and the Media Arts Design Academy. In addition to these we also have the school-based merit selected Performance Plus program and Soccer Academy, as well as operating our Intensive Language Centre.
Find out more about our school by visiting morleyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual who is ideally committed to working effectively as part of a team and who strives to connect and inspire with staff, students, and the wider school community. The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and be relationship focused with the expectation that they are able to take on course leadership responsibilities. Building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role. You should ideally have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching, are reflective in assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice to support professional growth and be able to display how your pedagogy has actively resulted in improved outcomes and progression for your students.
The successful applicant should ideally be an expert, passionate teacher of Design and Technology with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. They should display an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and experience in developing and delivering the curriculum using a wide range of teaching models. Qualifications and experience in teaching any of the following subjects will be highly desirable: Design and Technology courses such as Materials, Mechanical and/or Mechatronics; General Engineering; General Woodwork; Certificate II in Construction Pathways, or Automotive.
The successful applicant would be inclusive in their practice and be able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment for students in varying ability levels across Year 7-12. The successful applicant will ideally be proficient in motivating and engaging students through their relevant and meaningful learning programs and be able to display the effective use of information and communication technologies in the teaching of Design and Technologies.
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 Kirstie Giglia, Deputy Principal on (08) 9376 5555 or kirstie.giglia@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 three (3) 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/TCH1020476
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 Thursday, 12 February 2026
