Teacher - English

Overview

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.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Ridge View Secondary College (SC) is seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent, and enthusiastic English teacher with excellent interpersonal skills. Our college embraces our motto of ‘Believe’, ‘Aspire’ and ‘Pride’ across the board, and we are looking for a teacher who will promote these core values.

The English department is a learning area that prides itself on its collegiality and support; staff can expect a range of development and coaching opportunities to help them reach their professional goals. In addition, staff can expect to be involved in a range of curriculum development and leadership roles, whilst there are opportunities for suitable teachers to teach Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) English in the future.

The successful applicant will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum. As part of this role the English teacher should engage and build productive working relationships with students and be involved collaboratively with your colleagues to improve student results.

Similarly, the successful applicant should have the ability to work collaboratively to plan and implement effective teaching and learning plans. You will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environment and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. The college is committed to fostering a culture of support, growth and development for teachers by providing new staff with mentorship, professional development and instructional coaching within a supportive environment.

Teachers who place high emphasis on parent partnerships and desires to communicate with parents regularly throughout the year are encouraged to apply. We are seeking highly organised people who ideally have good communication skills, are solution focussed and want to contribute to the entire college community.

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.

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; and
- 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

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below. You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

- Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
- 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
- - Professional Knowledge

- Professional Engagement

- Click ‘Apply for Job’
- Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
- Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

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/TCH993768

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 Wednesday, 24 September 2025

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