English Teacher

We are seeking applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) English Teacher to join our Carramar Campus from Term 1, 2026. This is an initial 12-month appointment, with the potential to become an ongoing(permanent) position following a successful performance review.

We are looking for an educator who can inspire and engage students while teaching English across Years 7–12. Experience in ATAR Literature is regarded as highly desirable.

More details and Job Description available on our Website -

ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOL and WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU?

St Stephen's School is a Uniting Church School that is Christ centred, student focused and community based.

We live by the values and capabilities we strive to instil in our students, giving staff the opportunity to be creative, to take risks, to have the freedom to explore, to learn and to work with a relational and supportive team that values cutting edge educational ideas and practice.

St Stephen's School has been recognised in The Educator Magazine's 5 -Star Excellence Award, as a National Employer of Choice in 2021, 2023 and 2025. This year we are the only school in Western Australia recognised with this Award.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:

• Fee on-site parking
• Staff Wellness Initiatives eg Annual Staff Expo and Wellness Day
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Staff Discount on School Fees
• Long Service Leave after 7 years

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the Selection Criteria (below) for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. Please ensure you read the position description (available on our Website) prior to submitting an application.

Your application mustinclude all 3sections:

• Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School
• Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages
• Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your  Covering letter and Statement into onedocument)

Selection Criteria (each point to be addressed):

Education and Training

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current registration with Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
• Hold a current Work With Children card
• High levels of skill in teaching, with a willingness to innovate in order to find better practices
• A passion for teaching
• A coherent philosophy of education for Secondary students, expressed in practice
• An excellent knowledge of contemporary educational issues and directions especially in his/her learning area
• Skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum
• Highly developed skills in the application of technology as a learning, teaching and management tool

Personal Attributes and Values

• An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth
• Participation in appropriate professional contributions to the learning area beyond the School.
• Experience in and a preparedness to contribute to the School's camping, retreat and extra-curricular programs.
• Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School.

CLOSING DATE

Thursday 18th September 2025 at 9am. Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date