Teacher - Secondary Generalist

Overview

Join to apply for the Teacher - Secondary Generalist role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

We are seeking to establish a pool of 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.

Yanchep Secondary College provides young people in the Yanchep area with a high quality, comprehensive education. Yanchep Secondary College opened in 2018 in a brand new purpose built school. We offer a broad, high-level curriculum encompassing academic programs and vocational courses to provide students with opportunities to pursue learning interests that inspire and challenge them.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be adventurous, challenge-seeking, open minded, kind and collaborative educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. It is highly desirable that applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Applicants should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. We are seeking applicants who are innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.

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.

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 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.
  
• 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.

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2. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
   
3. 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 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH989685

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 September 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
  
• Industries: Education Administration Programs
  

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