This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS), our motto, Imagine, Believe, Achieve, embodies our deep dedication to nurturing every student’s journey. We take pride in cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are inspired to dream big, have confidence in their abilities, and strive for excellence.
Safety Bay SHS is entering an important phase of whole-school improvement. We are strengthening our approach to teaching and learning, building greater consistency across classrooms, and aligning our work to clear school priorities.
Staff are supported through weekly collaborative time to plan, review evidence of student learning, and work together on school goals and targets. This collaborative work will continue to develop over the coming years as we refine our curriculum, assessment, instructional practice and intervention structures.
We use a distributive leadership model and value staff contribution to the direction of the school. There are opportunities for teachers to lead and contribute to curriculum development, literacy improvement, moderation, instructional practice and whole-school initiatives.
Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Senior High School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a committed and reflective English teacher who has a good understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and is prepared to contribute to the next stage of our school improvement work.
Applicants should be ready to contribute to this direction and support the shared work required to improve student learning, engagement and progress. The successful applicant will ideally be an effective classroom teacher who can build positive relationships with students, create orderly and purposeful learning environments, and use evidence-informed teaching practices to support student progress.
As a member of the English team, you will teach across Lower School and Senior School, including Foundation, General and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English courses where required. The successful applicant will ideally support whole-school priorities, including literacy improvement, collaborative planning, moderation, and consistent curriculum delivery.
This position would suit an applicant who is committed to strong classroom practice and interested in developing their leadership capacity over time. For applicants with the capacity and interest, there will be opportunities to contribute to leadership work within the learning area and across the school as our improvement agenda develops.
Applicants should be prepared to work within shared school processes and support the implementation of our strategic plan. This includes contributing to collaborative planning, using data to inform teaching, engaging in reflective practice, and working with colleagues to build consistency across classrooms.
Training or experience in Teach Well, Explicit Instruction, or similar evidence-informed instructional approaches is desirable. It is not a prerequisite. Safety Bay SHS will support staff through professional learning, instructional coaching, and collaborative structures as we continue to strengthen our whole-school approach to teaching and learning.
The successful applicant will ideally display:
- commitment to the school’s strategic direction and improvement priorities
- capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff, families and the wider school community
- strong classroom teaching and classroom management skills
- knowledge of the English curriculum and capacity to teach across Lower School and Senior School
- willingness to use explicit, structured and evidence-informed teaching practices
- capacity to plan curriculum collaboratively, including sequencing, lesson design, assessment and moderation
- ability to use student achievement and engagement data to inform planning and intervention
- commitment to reflective practice, professional learning and instructional coaching
- willingness to contribute to a distributive leadership culture and support the shared direction of the school
- capacity or potential to lead aspects of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, moderation or literacy improvement
- willingness to contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on improving outcomes for students
Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply. We value staff who are open to feedback, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to the shared work of school improvement.
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 Renate Paskandy, Deputy Principal on (08) 9528 9200 or emailing [email protected].
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 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. 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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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/TCH1047314
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 Friday, 19 June 2026
