Teacher - English

Please note that suitable applicants from advertised vacancy IPS/TCH964887 do not need to re-apply

We are seeking to establish a pool of English Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

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.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online

The Role
As a member of the English team, you will ideally be an open collaborator and supportive of the English department's team teaching strategy. You will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will ideally 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. Applicants should be curious about student learning and be willing to support students, including in a self-paced environment. They should be comfortable with the use of IT, including Teams and OneNote.

Applicants should have the ability to teach secondary English including 7-10, General English, ATAR English, Literature and/or English as Additional Language and/or Dialect (EAL/D) and be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum and upper school courses. Suitable applicants should be able to deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. Applicants should ideally be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning.

The desired applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which would be used to develop and promote the school's values, ethos and priorities. Applicants should be able to build positive relationships with students and be passionate about their progress and potential. You will ideally be committed to the development of student agency and display genuine care for all students.

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 personal benefits .

Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Heather Boyd, Associate Principal on or emailing

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .
• 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
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.

Step 2: Attach your documents
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.

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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH992978

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

Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025