Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences - Psychology

Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences - Psychology

Branch: Melville Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School - South 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

Melville Senior High School (SHS) is a vibrant multi-cultural school which aims to provide students with a world class educational experience. This is achieved through the provision of opportunities for intellectual, physical, creative and social development through high quality teaching and strong pastoral care relationships.

The school offers students access to our highly regarded programs including an academic Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program. Melville SHS has Approved Specialist Programs in Aviation Studies, Graphic Design Media, and Netball in addition to a school-based merit-selected Academic Extension Course and Music in Focus program. We are also an Intensive English Centre and offer an International Fee-Paying Student program.

Melville SHS are seeking a dynamic Psychology Teacher to join their Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) team.

The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences for all students. They should possess a thorough knowledge of the Psychology curriculum at Australian Tertiary Admission Rank level (ATAR), as well as experience in delivering the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) curriculum for Years 7 to 10. Applicants with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and the ability to deliver Business certificate courses will also be highly regarded.

Ideally, the successful applicant will be highly committed, collaborative and possess a strong ability to work effectively to develop high quality teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students and work effectively with our dedicated HASS team. They should actively participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities and continually reflect on their own teaching practice to enhance student engagement and to sustain a culture of high-quality teaching. The successful applicant will ideally work in collaboration with the Head of Learning Area and the HASS team to lead strategies and identified initiatives in HASS that continue to drive a culture of ongoing improvement in relation to student engagement, classroom teaching and student performance across Years 7 to 12.

Melville SHS is a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School and is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. We provide opportunities for aspirant teacher leaders, and we are firmly committed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across our school. Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS and the successful applicant will share our passion for achieving this.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Steele, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6274 1300 or emailing sam.glazier@education.wa.edu.au

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, 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.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start;

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select 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 three (3) 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025

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