Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

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Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

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This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension.

Here at Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) our focus is your child and we are dedicated to ensuring they strive to Imagine with all their mind; Believe with all their heart; and to Achieve with all their might. We pride ourselves on diversity, care and respect every day...it is The Safety Bay Way

Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Senior High School or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking a keen and innovative applicant who has a strong grasp of the Western Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). We provide opportunities for students through our mainstream and Pathfinder (academic extension), small group tuition programs and offer Humanities and Social Sciences courses in General and Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) studies. These include Ancient History, Modern History, Politics and Law and HASS in Action. If you are passionate about teaching HASS at the secondary level, this position is for you.

As a member of our HASS team, you will be committed to creating engaging and challenging learning opportunities that foster students' critical thinking, inquiry skills, and ability to connect classroom learning with real-world contexts. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team, display high levels of reflective practice, and apply evidence-based strategies and differentiated teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of students.

Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply. Many of our staff have commenced their careers at Safety Bay SHS, and we pride ourselves in offering mentoring, support, and professional growth opportunities..

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 Matt Shields, Deputy Principal on 08 9528 9200 or emailing Matt.shields@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 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH991016

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, 22 September 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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