This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Southern River College (SRC) is committed to appointing staff who are engaging and reflective practitioners for our school and community. With a school population of approximately 1200 and a diverse demographic with a strong multicultural influence. We have a strong commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning experiences.

SRC seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.

Our River Way is a pedagogical framework that ensures staff utilise Visible Learning and embed the DoE’s Teach for Impact resource. Our culturally responsive approach enables a safe, inclusive and supported learning environment that creates a sense of belonging. The Wellbeing Centre uses a growth mindset to support all students and where student voice is valued and affirmed.

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

The Role

SRC is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Home Economics Teacher to their team.

The successful applicant should be able to teach a range of courses in the variety of Home Economics contexts (food, textiles and childcare), including vocational courses and senior secondary level courses with particular emphasis on Food Science Technology. Recent experience in teaching senior school courses and vocational courses in these subject areas is highly desirable.

The successful applicant should be a passionate and dedicated educator who is highly motivated to work in a collaborative team environment. They would provide students with a purposeful and engaging learning experience to develop their skills, knowledge and understandings related to Home Economics. Our learning programs provide opportunities for students to make links between content and skill development, and enables students to be curious learners, supported by a variety of approaches to learning.

A key part of the role is establishing and promoting our Hospitality Cert II. Having a Cert IV is desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning. You will ideally be innovative, knowledgeable, and possess thorough understandings of instructional and curriculum expertise whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments within the Learning Area. You should be reflective in assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment as well as have experience in a wide range of teaching models and differentiating the curriculum. Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.

SRC is committed to delivering high quality learning experiences across Design and Technology. The successful applicant will ideally have experience, understanding and the technical skills to teach specific contexts within the existing Western Australian curriculum. The College is a Positive Behaviour Support School, promoting values throughout classrooms and our community through practice and use of our values. This has been highly successful in building school culture and community.

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 Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing frank.difilippo@education.wa.edu.au.

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 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/TCH1062667

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 Friday, 11 September 2026