This is a 3 months Fixed Term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Swan View Senior High School (SHS) is a school that is going from strength to strength. Opening in 1977 the school has a long and proud history with traditions that continue to be upheld today. The school has an ethos that builds a strong learning relationship between staff and students, without a doubt our school’s greatest strength is the care we have for each other.
Individual student strengths and interests are fostered through the array of specialist programs that the school has on offer. As an Independent Public School, we have the opportunity to make decisions 'for our school at our school.' Our School Board consists of school, parent and community representatives all with the common goal of ensuring continued success and positioning Swan View Senior High School as the school of choice in our local area.
Find out more about our school by visiting Swan View SHS or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be a positive and passionate teacher of English, with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The successful applicant should ideally use their professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant English curriculum, from the early and middle adolescent phases of learning, through to senior secondary courses. You will ideally be an enthusiastic and be committed to personal and professional growth and embrace opportunities for collaboration.
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 Shaina Farrell, Deputy Principal on (08) 92946100 or email Shaina.hughes@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Shaina Farrell on 0436 945 182.
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 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/TCH1034575
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, 20 April 2026
