Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

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

At Eaton Community College (CC), our motto of "Encouraging, Caring, and Challenging" thrives at the heart of our educational philosophy, reflecting our commitment to supporting both staff and students.

We believe that every member of our community should feel valued and safe, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Whether you inspire young minds in the classroom, provide essential behind-the-scenes support, or build strong connections with our school community, your role will be crucial in shaping our students' futures. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can grow, learn, and succeed.

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The Role

Eaton CC is seeking a Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) teacher to join our supportive and passionate teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated teacher to work in a collegial environment where collaboration, reflection, and evidence-based practice are highly valued.

The successful applicant should deliver engaging lessons across the Western Australian Curriculum (Years 7 to 10), with opportunities to teach Senior Secondary courses, including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General pathways. We seek a teacher who inspires students with a passion for the Humanities and exhibits strong curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management. The successful applicant would differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs and build positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider community. A growth mindset, collaborative approach, and commitment to continual improvement are highly desirable.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 see info below
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
  
  

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Eaton Community College in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

Find out if you are eligible on IKON .

• Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
  
  

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Grayce, Deputy Principal on or emailing .

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. 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 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH992717

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 Monday, 15 September 2025
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