Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

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Darling Range Sports College (DRSC), an Independent Public School, is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic HASS Teacher to inspire students, engage in curriculum and strive for excellence, with a focus on Explicit Instruction (EI). The College emphasises the 5Ps: Proud, Polite, Prepared, Punctual and Productive, and offers specialist sports programs and enrichment opportunities across the curriculum. The School is located approximately 15 km east of the Perth city centre in the foothills, and is a Positive Behaviour School that supports safe, positive learning environments.

The state's only Sports College provides programs in AFL, Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Triathlon and Rugby, with additional opportunities through the Academic Challenge and Enrichment Program (ACES), the Music Program, the Vocational Education Program and the Arts Program.

The Role

Darling Range SC, an Independent Public School, is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic HASS Teacher who can inspire students to engage in curriculum, strive for excellence and be proactive in improving student outcomes. The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver high‑quality curriculum and programs within the HASS learning area. They should ideally have experience in the Senior School and be flexible and adaptive to differentiated instruction and explicit teaching. Experience teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Psychology and/or Certificate III and IV Business would be advantageous. A major focus of the College is the implementation of Explicit Instruction (EI). Knowledge or completion of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Instructional Strategies (IS) workshops would be highly desirable.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education offers benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits on the Department's Careers page.

Eligibility

• 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

This position uses a recruitment pilot to simplify the application process. You must apply using the CV template attached to the advertisement, which is the only required document. Applications in any other format or with additional documents will not be accepted.

1. Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
2. Complete the CV template with your teaching history, qualifications, relevant professional development, and two character-limited written responses addressing two AITSL domains (approximately 400 words per domain):
3. • Professional Knowledge
   • Professional Engagement
4. Submit your completed CV template online by clicking Apply for Job, providing two professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager).

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance on completing your application. It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start. For tips on your teaching job application and working for the Department, see the Department's Careers Page or the applicant resources attached.

Closing date: Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025.

Job details

• Location: Perth, Western Australia
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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, 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.

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