Teacher - Secondary Generalist

4 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Department Of Education, Western Australia Full time
Are you a dynamic, innovative, culturally responsive teacher? Do you have the interest and desire to develop expertise in teaching online? Are you looking for flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to work from regional centres or from home? Take your teaching career online and join us as we enhance access and create a brighter future for students across Western Australia We are seeking to establish a pool of Secondary Generalist Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year.

Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Role The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is seeking dynamic, motivated and culturally responsive teachers who exhibit innovation and creativity in classroom practices and hold a strong understanding of curriculum in two or more learning areas.

Suitable applicants may teach a combination of lower secondary courses, as well as Foundation, General and/or ATAR courses at senior secondary level.

As a teacher at SIDE, you would be fully supported to develop your skills in online teaching, enabling you to create engaging and culturally responsive materials to cater for student diversity, including students with English as an additional language/dialect, and students at educational risk.

Suitable applicants will ideally be skilled in the use of diagnostic and student performance data to inform teaching and learning programs, have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

Having a positive attitude with the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, and showing initiative, flexibility, and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students will be highly regarded.

School of Isolated and Distance Education SIDE is a cutting-edge online school that provides a high level of education to children who need additional flexibility.

We play a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities.

Our vision is to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Western Australian students, regardless of their circumstances, through high quality, inclusive and culturally responsive educational programs in a blended learning environment, guided by our values of Connection, Courage, Equity, Creativity and Compassion.

As a teacher with SIDE, you will have the opportunity to reach out and make a difference to students throughout Western Australia, delivering high-quality online and blended education programs to suit the varying contexts and needs of our students.

As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia, SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction.

SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school.

Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and dynamic place to work.

Teachers at SIDE participate in our regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools.

Visits are planned in negotiation with staff, and at times may include short-term stays in regional and remote locations.

SIDE has a main campus in Leederville and teaching facilities at Canning College, Clarkson Community High School and Northlake Senior Campus.

Teachers based in the metropolitan area may be required to work at any one of these or future venues.

SIDE also has teaching facilities at Eaton Community College to accommodate teachers living in the Southwest.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.side.wa.edu.au or Schools Online Flexible Work Opportunities SIDE offers the opportunity for some teachers to enter into flexible home-based working arrangements to deliver education online to students across the state.

Therefore, teachers in regional areas are also encouraged to apply to this pool.

Learn more about our flexible work arrangements here.

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 Justine Daly, Deputy Principal on (08) 9311 1356 or Justine.

Daly@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 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: SS/TCH989889 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 September 2025

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