Teacher - Home Economics

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

Mindarie Senior College (SC) is a purpose-built institution catering to the educational needs of young adults in Years 11 and 12. Located 39 kilometres north of Perth in the scenic northern coastal corridor, the College boasts sweeping ocean views and a modern first class learning environment.

Our vision is to be the leading provider of Senior School education in the Northern suburbs.

The Mindarie SC mission is to partner with our students; guiding them to grow as resilient, independent and responsible young adults.

We support the achievement of every student’s academic and personal goals by:

- providing high-quality curriculum delivered by experienced senior school specialists

- offering a broad range of flexible pathways

- monitoring progress and well‑being through our academic and pastoral care teams.

We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusivity and to providing unique opportunities for our students to develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary to become productive global citizens.

At Mindarie SC, students thrive in a safe and inclusive setting, supported by a strong mentoring program, academic monitoring, and targeted support strategies. Our pastoral care approach, underpinned by Restorative Practices 2.0, is central to our teaching philosophy and contributes to a positive and respectful school culture.

Recognised as a school of choice in the region, the College fosters high levels of student engagement across all learning areas. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff are committed to continuous improvement through instructional leadership, peer coaching, and digital learning initiatives.

With a strong focus on our ‘Young Adult Ethos’, students are well‑prepared for life beyond school—whether that be university, further training, or employment.

Mindarie SC is seeking a dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified educator to join our Technology and Enterprise learning area.

The successful applicant should have the ability to teach the General courses: Food Science and Technology, Children, Family and Community and Design (Textiles). The ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Food Science and Technology, Certificate II in Community Services and/or additional subjects outside of Technologies would be highly regarded.

As a Home Economics teacher, you would contribute to a collaborative and innovative team, supporting curriculum planning and delivering engaging learning programs tailored to the needs of our senior students. You should model exemplary teaching practices and display a strong repertoire of instructional strategies to foster student success.

Ideally, we are seeking applicants who:

- Have experience teaching the relevant courses and ideally hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

- Possess a deep understanding of the senior secondary Western Australian Curriculum.

- Are reflective practitioners with strong data literacy and the ability to adapt teaching to meet student needs.

- Display professional knowledge and a commitment to delivering a relevant and engaging Technologies curriculum.

- Are enthusiastic team players who contribute positively to a dynamic learning environment.

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 personalbenefits .

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.

- 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

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Apply for Job

- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1003864

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 Thursday, 6 November 2025

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