Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Alkimos College is seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent, and enthusiastic Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) teacher, with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated.

An appointment to Alkimos College presents an exciting opportunity to join the staff of a new, innovative, state-of-the-art secondary college which is committed to building a culture of high performance and high care for students and staff. Alkimos College values and prioritises student relationships and mutual respect. The ability to build and maintain positive learning environments where students flourish is important for our students' success.

Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos with sweeping ocean views, Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 cohort, providing local intake area students with access to an exceptional secondary education in world-class learning facilities. Stage 1 buildings include administration, lower school student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, IT labs, technologies workshops, general classrooms, nine science laboratories, and nature play area. Shared oval and community facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available via the adjacent Halesworth Park precinct. Stage 2 (rolled out in 2024) includes a performing arts centre, lecture theatre, senior school student services centre and general classrooms.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be a positive and passionate teacher of HASS, with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. You will deliver an engaging and relevant HASS curriculum, from the early and middle adolescent phases of learning through to senior secondary courses. You will ideally be an enthusiastic adopter of a college-wide instructional framework based on explicit teaching and instructional skills, strategies, and tactics. You will be committed to personal and professional growth and embrace opportunities for collaboration. Graduates are welcome to apply.

The successful applicant will ideally demonstrate the ability to develop innovative classroom practices and utilise Information Communication Technology (ICT) to provide integrated, personalised, and authentic learning experiences for students. A key attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are fun, purposeful, relevant and cater for differing student learning needs. Commitment to the college's extra-curricular activities (after-school Academies) is highly desirable, as well as active promotion of the college's motto "Aspire. Act. Achieve" values and vision within the college and wider community.

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.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

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.

Closing date

Applications close 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

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