This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest and most dynamic public schools in Western Australia, with a student population of over 2,300 and a dedicated team of approximately 180 teaching and 70 support staff. Serving students from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, the school offers an inclusive and comprehensive education for Years 7 to 12 and is the school of choice for many local and international families.
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) teacher with a particular focus on Gifted and Talented Education and Economics, along with the experience and drive to contribute to a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. The ability to teach Senior School programs is highly desirable.
Harrisdale SHS is deeply committed to investing in its staff through ongoing professional development. Familiarity with the Teaching for Impact Framework and an understanding of what effective teachers believe, know, and do to support student success will be advantageous.
As a school, we maintain a strong and positive professional culture where staff are expected to uphold our shared values in every aspect of their work. Teachers at Harrisdale SHS play a central role in sustaining this culture and ensuring that student achievement is underpinned by high-quality teaching.
Find out more about our school by visiting harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally:
- Be a dynamic, enthusiastic, and creative educator with a deep understanding of HASS pedagogy.
- Be confident in delivering curriculum that promotes inquiry, analysis, and critical thinking;
- Possess experience teaching Years 7–12 HASS, with a capacity to design conceptually rich and engaging lessons;
- Have experience teaching Senior School courses or hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (highly regarded, though not essential)
- Display strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Be committed to the school’s values of Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence.
- Be willing to contribute to the school’s co-curricular and pastoral care programs.
It is desirable for the successful applicant to ideally have experience with the following Preferred Skills and Professional Commitments:
- Delivering Gifted and Talented curriculum with differentiated learning strategies.
- Using evidence-based instructional practices such as Visible Learning and High-Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS)
- Contributing to professional learning communities and supporting collaborative planning and reflective teaching practice.
- Is confident in delivering curriculum that promotes inquiry, analysis, and deep understanding of the world around us.
- Can inspire students through inclusive, student-centred learning experiences.
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Is willing to contribute to pastoral care and co-curricular programs that enrich student life and strengthen school culture.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to play a key part in shaping the future of HASS education at Harrisdale SHS. You will be joining a progressive 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, by telephoning (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 one (1) page, 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/TCH975180
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, 16 June 2025
