We are seeking to establish a pool of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Yanchep Secondary College (SC) is committed to providing young people with a high quality and comprehensive education that allows our students and teachers to reach their potential. We have programs for students from Years 7 to 12 with many pathways for students to succeed, including university, further training, or employment. Additional buildings are planned for the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting yanchepsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants would ideally be teachers who can engage students and challenge them to achieve their personal best, be able to work effectively in a team and independently. Ideally suitable applicant would possess the professional knowledge, practices, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary HaSS curriculum using a positive, student-focused approach, and have success working with students across a range of ability levels
Suitable applicants will ideally possess excellent communication and public relation skills that allows them to build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships across the college and the wider community. You should also possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and instructional skills as you support the HaSS Learning Area through the College's School Improvement agenda. We value creative thinking that leads to better solutions and outcomes for our students..
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 Amanda Fleming, Deputy Principal on (08) 9562 8000 or amanda.fleming@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) 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 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/TCH1012687
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 February 2026
