Teacher - Visual Arts

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

The Hampton Senior High School (SHS) vision is to develop culturally responsive, high impact educators who foster student aspiration, innovation and achievement. Hampton SHS is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, and our culture embraces these values and initiatives.

Hampton SHS is focused on improvement with a strong culture of collaboration and high expectations for staff and students. Our work aligns with the Department/'s Quality Teaching Strategy to support excellence through evidence-based practice in teaching and ongoing improvement.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will ideally:

- display excellent curriculum knowledge in the Arts context of Visual Arts across Years 7 to 12
- demonstrate quality skills and experience in Visual Art
- possess interpersonal and communication skills and contribute positively to a team environment
- develop and implement an engaging and relevant secondary school Arts curriculum
- commit to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection
- develop a supportive and positive classroom environment
- demonstrate proven skills in behaviour management and evidence-based pedagogy

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education includes a range of benefits such as competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and leave provisions. More information about benefits is available on the Department’s site.

Note: For enquiries during school holidays, please contact Tracy Griffiths on 0407 930 969

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.

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
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
- 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: Apply for Job

- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach documents

Your application should include:

- A statement of up to four 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 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your teaching job application and more information about the Department of Education, visit the Department/'s Careers Page or see the attached applicant resource.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH996205

Closing date: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 23 October 2025

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