This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25kms south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and forms part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023, and presently has Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 cohorts. Each year the school adds to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028

Our students are living in a rapidly changing world, and they need the skills to adapt and change with it. A diverse curriculum offering traditional and innovative programs of study, combined with innovative approaches to learning and teaching, will equip students to develop the skills they need to confront, adapt and thrive in a competitive and dynamic future world. Specialist staff provide our students with individual support and place strong emphasis on wellbeing and education of the 'whole child'. Piara Waters SHS is an inclusive place of learning, and our highly skilled staff are dedicated to ensuring that every young person in our care will exceed expectations and achieve at their highest level.

We value positive relationships and the spirit of 'community' and will work with our stakeholders to make Piara Waters SHS a place where people bond around shared values and a common goal of success for our children.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.piarawatersshs.wa.edu.auor Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective, and innovative. The successful applicant should be flexible, adaptive teachers with knowledge and skills related to students with disability, including Intellectual Disability (ID), physical disability, high need autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and imputed disability. The successful applicant will ideally be proficient in managing classes and have the interpersonal skills to liaise with parents and therapists to meet the educational and pastoral care needs of the students.

The successful applicant would be committed to promoting and fostering high levels of student engagement and academic and personal achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated.  The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective, and innovative. You should have a firm belief that all students can reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes. Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.

Teachers who can create a learning environment that is differentiated, challenging, caring, and creative and that caters for the range of needs of all students so they may achieve and progress, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should be proficient in managing classes and have the interpersonal skills to liaise with parents and therapists to meet the educational and pastoral care needs of the students. Teachers who are passionate about teaching in an inclusive environment 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 Carol Daniels, Principal on (08) 6174 2777 or Carol.Daniels@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Carol Daniels on 0411 844 156.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 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/TCH1066791

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026