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This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Are you a passionate and innovative English teacher?

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 ideally connect with students, foster belonging, and contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.como.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Como SC is looking to appoint a highly competent and dedicated English teacher.

The successful applicant should have a deep belief that every student is capable of successful learning and exhibit highly effective teaching practices, as well as a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. An excellent knowledge of the West Australian Curriculum and a capacity to deliver content in an engaging manner are also desirable qualities. Experience in teaching in any of the following is desirable but not essential:

• Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English
• General English
• EALD General English
  
  

The successful applicant will ideally be able to demonstrate how they 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 and initiative 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.

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 an advantage.

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 Alasdair Wolfe, Head of Learning Area- English, by telephoning (08) 9365 2000 or emailing alasdair.wolfe@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 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 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/TCH988124

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 Thursday, 28 August 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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