Teacher - Arts - Design - Photography

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We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Arts - Design – Photography 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.

Do you thrive in creating engaging classroom environments that inspire curiosity and a love of learning? If so, Como Secondary College (SC) invites you to join our team of dedicated and dynamic educators.

Why Choose Como Secondary College?

• Unleash Your Creativity
  We value and encourage innovative teaching that keeps students engaged and excited about learning. At Como SC, your creativity will be supported and celebrated as you contribute to our evolving and vibrant curriculum.
• Professional Growth and Development
  Your development matters to us. Como SC offers comprehensive professional learning opportunities through workshops, conferences, and school-based development sessions designed to keep your skills current and your passion ignited.
• Supportive and Collaborative Culture
  You'll be part of a welcoming, collegial environment where mentorship and collaboration are embedded into our culture. At Como SC, you're never alone – we support one another to grow and succeed together.
• Student Engagement at the Heart
  We believe that learning thrives in engaging, student-centred classrooms. As a teacher at Como SC, you'll design and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge students to reach their full potential.
• Empowering Student Success
  Strong, respectful relationships are the foundation of effective teaching. We're looking for teachers who connect with students, foster belonging, and contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

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

Como SC is seeking a highly competent and dedicated Arts teacher who specialises in Design: Photography to introduce students to design theory, history, and practice through a hands-on, design-driven approach. Using Design Thinking, you will guide learners in identifying needs or opportunities, crafting design briefs, and developing concepts through iterative, user-centred processes. Students will explore photography as both an aesthetic and functional medium, shaped by social, cultural, historical, environmental, and economic considerations. This role offers the chance to foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation in a dynamic learning environment. High proficiency with Adobe Photoshop is desirable to this role.

The successful applicant should have a deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning and exhibit highly effective teaching practices and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice.

The successful applicant will ideally be able to display how they will provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve to their highest potential. In addition, the ability to engage students using a range of skills, knowledge of effective classroom management strategies and restorative practices will be considered favourably.

The ability to work well with your colleagues as part of a team to develop teaching strategies, resources and approaches to ensure each student can reach their maximum potential should be addressed in your application. A strong record of working in constructive collaboration with a variety of school teams will be highly regarded.

We are looking for teachers who possess rigorous subject knowledge and expertise in delivering Design: Photography to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) level, and who are able to teach Design Photography to Year 12 General level. An excellent knowledge of the West Australian Curriculum and a capacity to deliver content in an engaging manner are also highly regarded. The ability to teach other subjects within the Arts or the willingness and flexibility to teach within other learning areas will be highly desirable.

The successful applicant should have a growth mindset and be committed to the school's Instructional Model which is based on practices that have a strong evidence base for their effectiveness. It is expected that all teachers will participate in the school's Instructional Coaching program. Skills and knowledge in these areas will be highly regarded.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three 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 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/TCH990344

The Department applies a four day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 September 2025

• Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia