Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Branch: Ellenbrook Secondary College

Location: Ellenbrook

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

Position: Permanent - Full Time, commencing Term 1, 2026

Agency: Department of Education

Unit/Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

The Role

As a member of the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) team, you should be a conscientious, flexible, and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You would be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience teaching HASS across both the lower school and senior school contexts, with opportunity to teach in specialised areas in HASS where possible. ESC has a strong focus on embedding literacy skills across all learning areas and we are seeking a dynamic teacher with a creative flare for instructional strategies and a sound knowledge of effective Classroom Management Strategies (CMS). The HASS team are very collaborative and readily share resources and experiences to enrich one another's teaching practice. The successful applicant should have the ability to contribute professionally to a dynamic and evolving HASS Learning Area. Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply as a solid teaching foundation can be further developed through mentoring, professional growth opportunities and with our departmental processes.

Responsibilities

- Teach HASS across lower and senior school contexts with flexibility to specialise in areas where possible.
- Contribute to embedding literacy skills across all learning areas.
- Engage in collaborative planning, resource sharing, and professional development within the HASS team.
- Deliver evidence-based teaching, differentiate instruction, and monitor student progress.
- Contribute to a positive classroom environment and uphold school values as a Positive Behaviour School.

Qualifications and Experience

- Qualified teacher with registration (as applicable).
- Experience or ability to teach HASS in multiple year levels; willingness to contribute to diverse learning pathways (ATAR, VET, GAT, STEM initiatives).
- Knowledge of effective Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and literacy across learning areas.
- Graduate teachers are welcome; mentoring and professional growth opportunities are available.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education offers a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. For more information about benefits, visit the department’s professional and personal benefits page.

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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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: Select Apply for Job and Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees (one preferably your current line manager).

Step 2: Attach your documents

- 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 relevant to this position.

Your application should include all attachments ready before you start.

For tips on writing your teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, visit the Department’s Careers Page or see the 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/TCH995201

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

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Contact - Head of Learning Area, HASS: Matthew Dunstan, (08) 9297 9700 or matthew.dunstan@education.wa.edu.au

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