(Only 24h Left) Teacher

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest 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.

About Eaton Community College

Eaton Community College (CC), established in 2003 as a Year 7-10 Middle School, evolved in 2009 into a comprehensive Year 7-12 Senior High School. Today, the College proudly serves students across these six year levels, offering diverse pathways tailored to support individual aspirations and learning journeys.

At Eaton CC, we are committed to addressing the unique emotional, social, intellectual, and academic needs of young people. Our nurturing environment fosters self-worth, confidence, and resilience, while providing a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for a successful future.

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in delivering a vibrant Media Arts program from Years 7 to 12. The applicant should be a committed, professional, and collaborative Arts Teacher. Applicants with excellent interpersonal and communication skills are highly desired as those attributes are integral to developing effective relationships with students, staff, and parents. The ability and/or willingness to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Media Production and Analysis and Certificate II Creative Industries would be highly regarded.

We are seeking a collaborative person who will promote Media Arts within the school and broader community. Ideally, you will be committed to professional development and continuous improvement to facilitate a best-practice approach towards teaching and learning while providing a rich, evidence-based curriculum.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Key benefits include:

- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2,500 (see info below)
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Free relocation

Teachers and school administrators employed at Eaton Community College in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2,500 (pa, gross – pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible for the second payment. The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

Mobility and Equity

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers allow eligible teachers to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment with a right of return to their substantive position. Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce and welcome 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 before you start

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job and provide details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

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 three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have 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, visit the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resources attached.

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

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

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH986785

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 October 2025

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