Teacher - Languages - Japanese (15h Left)

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

Bob Hawke College opened in February 2020 to more than 250 Year 7 students and is the first high density public secondary college in Western Australia. Our pastoral care approach has been specifically designed to support young adults. Specialist staff provide students with individual support, as well as delivering social and emotional learning through CREW – our pastoral care program. All of our staff excel in their profession and inspire and motivate students, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves, for others and for the world around them.

Student achievement and endeavour is at the heart of Bob Hawke College. We encourage our students to challenge themselves across all areas of learning, to extend themselves to achieve their personal best and excel in areas of interest.

Bob Hawke College offers a diverse curriculum of traditional and contemporary courses, which combine with our college values to form the basis for students to become internationally minded and able to contribute to global endeavours. Our students benefit from cutting edge technology, in state-of-the-art surroundings and world class facilities. Our buildings and workspaces are designed to reflect the historical and cultural context of the College, and its place in the developing community of Subiaco. Our Gifted and Talented Academic Program caters for the learning needs of academically gifted students, and we provide two annual scholarships for this program through our Bob Hawke Regional Academic Scholarship program.

We are ideally seeking a Japanese teacher with exceptional interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a language teacher, you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations and cultivate a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. We encourage staff to actively contributing to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community.

As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student. Actively engaging in both the school and wider community, you should reflect thoughtfully on your teaching practices and display a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation.

Applicants should be motivated, possessing the ability to teach Secondary Japanese and would be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a Japanese teacher, you would deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. You should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning.

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: 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 two (2) 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/TCH998888

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, 29 October 2025

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