Overview
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 at Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS). Piara Waters SHS is located in Piara Waters, ~25km south of Perth. The school currently has Year 7–9 cohorts as it grows toward a full Year 12 by 2028.
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information, please contact the Principal, Carol Daniels, on or email
Responsibilities
* Bring people together, identify opportunities and establish new initiatives to support growth in a foundation school.
* Apply advanced knowledge of student wellbeing processes to manage students and promote positive relationships between students, staff, parents and the local community.
* Promote teaching, learning and student wellbeing using contemporary instructional strategies to create a positive and inclusive learning environment (including students with disabilities).
* Demonstrate sound case management of students, including effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies, attendance analysis and data interpretation.
* Provide direction and purpose to staff, build team capacity and cohesion, and foster a positive academic learning climate for all students.
* Maintain high standards of professionalism and be culturally responsive; contribute to leadership within a foundation school and adapt to a changing context. May include a teaching component.
Qualifications and Experience
* Understanding of case management, intervention, monitoring and reporting in student contexts.
* Ability to lead and develop staff, enhance team capacity and promote positive learning experiences for diverse learners.
* Professional knowledge applied to achieve high educational outcomes for all students, including Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs.
* Capacity to manage physical and financial resources; strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
* High standards of professionalism; willingness to be flexible, adaptable, and grow professionally within a changing environment; potential teaching component.
Benefits
Working for the Department of Education provides competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. See the Benefits section in the attached documentation.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting WA communities. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. See the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for details.
Eligibility
To Work With Us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment; hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia; obtain a valid Working With Children Check; consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check; and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start. Additional information is available in the attached JDF.
Application Instructions
Apply Online In Two Easy Steps: Step 1 – Select Apply for Job; Step 2 – Attach your documents. Include a CV (up to 3 pages) and a 4-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF. Ensure your attachments are ready before applying. Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 August 2025. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team at .
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies within 12 months.
Location and Job Postings
Joondalup, WA; Perth, WA; Piara Waters, WA and other WA locations are regularly posted.
Note: This description consolidates the essential information from the job advertisement and removes extraneous site-specific notices. It preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications, and application requirements.
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