This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to developing a personalised education to enable students reach their academic, social and cultural potential. At Balcatta SHS, an inclusive learning community with strong focus on pastoral care and student achievement is accomplished through the school’s commitment in providing an engaging, creative challenging curriculum.

Balcatta SHS is committed to student achievement and success with its inclusive approach where all students valued and treated as individuals.

Find out more about our school by visiting balcattashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an artistic and committed Dance Teacher to lead our highly creative Specialist Dance program.

The desired applicant will ideally have a passion for teaching Dance at the secondary level and a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In this role, the successful applicant would deliver an engaging and inclusive curriculum tailored to the diverse learning needs of all students, fostering creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts. Applicants with experience teaching Dance from Years 7 to 12 are encouraged to apply. The ability and experience to coordinate, manage and run auditions, performances and concerts during and after school, both internally and externally will be viewed favourably.

The ideal applicant should possess strong communication, interpersonal, organisation and leadership skills, anticipating their active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities across the entire school community and beyond. The capacity and willingness of applicants to engage and promote the Balcatta SHS Specialist Dance Program to surrounding primary schools and the local community is desired.

Please note that there may be a possibility to undertake some Health and Physical Education (HPE) classes therefore applicants with HPE experience are encouraged to apply.

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 Daniel Drummond, Associate Principal on (08) 9345 8200 or emailing Daniel.drummond@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Daniel Drummond on 0436 458 275

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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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/TCH1065354

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, 19 October 2026