Teacher - English

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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025.

Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS), with the motto Imagine, Believe, Achieve, is committed to nurturing every student's journey. We strive to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are inspired to dream big, have confidence in their abilities, and strive for excellence.

As an educator at Safety Bay SHS, you will collaborate with passionate colleagues who are committed to providing exceptional education and transforming the lives of our students.

We are seeking a keen and innovative applicant who has a strong grasp of the Western Australian Curriculum. We provide opportunities for students through our mainstream and Pathfinder (academic extension) programs, small group tuition, and English courses in General and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) studies. If you are passionate about teaching English at the secondary level, this position is for you.

As a member of our English team, you will be an enthusiastic, flexible, and dedicated teacher committed to developing and extending students' literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills. With a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, you will be part of a team who work diligently to cater for the diverse needs of students and who work collaboratively in support of one another and our school community. Ideally, you will engage with the school and broader community, demonstrate high levels of reflective practice, and apply evidence-based strategies and differentiated teaching methods.

• Plan, teach and deliver engaging lessons to classes in both Lower and Senior School.
  
• Create and design face-to-face lessons with clear learning objectives and outcomes.
  
• Use existing learning materials and develop your own as required.
  
• Document and maintain assessment results in accordance with policies and procedures.
  
• Evaluate and monitor student learning and course progress.
  
• Play a role in student consultations, assessment grading and moderation.
  
• Create an interactive and positive learning environment for students.
  

Applicants for this position should display excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Building positive relationships with students and upholding the school's consistent practices are integral to our shared values and culture.

• 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.
  

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 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH978622.

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 day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 11 September 2025.

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, 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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matt Shields, Deputy Principal, on or emailing