This is permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, attracting students from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population of over 2200, approximately 180 teaching staff, and 70 support staff, the school offers an inclusive and comprehensive education for Years 7 to 12. It is the school of choice for many local and international families.
Our commitment to the intellectual, creative, and social development of students is evident through our stimulating and relevant programs, high impact teaching, and classroom practices. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral care and academic achievement, supported by robust community involvement and parental support.
As one of the state’s newest schools, Harrisdale SHS is already recognised for its outstanding achievements and results. We offer a comprehensive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program and place a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to provide a holistic education.
Our specialist programs cater to a variety of student needs and interests, including a Gifted and Talented program, specialised music and sports programs (such as Cricket, Netball, and Volleyball), numerous after-school clubs, sporting teams, and a developing language program in French and Japanese. We pride ourselves on the ethos that all students will achieve success through excellence in teaching and learning.
Harrisdale SHS has a strong, positive culture where teachers play a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect, and Excellence are upheld and reflected in all actions.
Find out more about our school by visiting harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Harrisdale Senior High School is seeking a passionate and versatile Dance teacher to join our dynamic and high-performing Arts team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic educator to inspire students through movement and creativity while contributing to a thriving culture of performance excellence.
The successful applicant will ideally have:
- Experience teaching across Years 7 to 12, aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum;
- The ability to teach a wide range of styles including contemporary, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, cheer, and acrobatic dance;
- Industry and/or school-based experience in dance performance and choreography;
- A willingness to support and lead extra-curricular initiatives, including our award-winning Harrisdale HEAT Hip Hop and Cheer teams;
- Flexibility to take on before-school (Period 0) and after-school (Period 6) classes, which are included in the teaching load;
- A collaborative approach, working closely with other Arts staff in a supportive and forward-thinking team environment.
- A background or willingness to teach Musical Theatre would be desirable, though not required.
Our purpose-built Performing Arts Centre provides an outstanding teaching and rehearsal environment, with high-quality facilities that support excellence in performance and learning. The school’s Dance program continues to grow in strength, with recent achievements including our Harrisdale HEAT Specialist Dance Teams being awarded Grand Champions in the Novice Dance Division at the 2024 Aussie Gold State Championships.
All teaching staff at Harrisdale SHS are provided with a laptop and benefit from a high level of professional support, mentoring, and ongoing development opportunities.
We are looking for someone who ideally:
- Brings a positive, student-centred approach to Dance education;
- Can plan and deliver engaging lessons that build technical skills and creative expression;
- Is enthusiastic about developing school culture through co-curricular contributions;
- Embraces flexibility and collaboration within a team setting;
- Aligns with our school’s values of Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a Dance educator who wants to make an impact in a school where the Arts are celebrated and student talent is nurtured. You will be part of a progressive and supportive school community focused on student growth, staff development, and high-quality outcomes.
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 Robert Forte, Associate Principal, on (08) 9397 8000 or emailing Robert.Forte@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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one 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/TCH969904
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 May 2025
