This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2026 up until the end of June 2028
Statewide Services division of the Department of Education is responsible for the central portfolios that deliver support services to students and schools across the state to improve educational outcomes for all students. This includes closely collaborating with regions to ensure there is statewide integration of support to schools and students delivered through regional networks, providing policy advice, allocating resources, and monitoring programs and services to ensure high standards.
Within Statewide Services division, the Secondary, District High Schools and Post School Pathways Directorate is responsible for the statewide delivery of services and support to schools and networks to:
improve the quality of secondary classroom instruction develop the professional capacity of secondary teachers and secondary curriculum leaders implement evidence-based approaches to improving teaching and learning in all public schools provide professional learning to improve understanding of careers (including the delivery of career conversation events),data literacy and secondary educational programs oversight of policies related to secondary education ensuring secondary science laboratories are safe and supportive of science education and administration of secondary scholarships, competitions and statewide education-related promotions
The Role
Within the Secondary, District High Schools and Post School Pathways directorate, the Regional Learning Specialist (RLS) project supports students who are:
located at regional schools enrolled through the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) studying ATAR English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).
The RLS supplements the online classes provided by their SIDE teacher by providing senior secondary students with:
face-to-face tuition online fortnightly tutorials exam revision seminars.
The RLS team also build the capacity of less experienced regional teachers of ATAR courses by sharing:
curriculum expertise exemplary teaching and learning practices.
This role includes significant travel across the state, which applicants must be able to commit to. Applicants should ideally hold a valid WA Drivers Licence.
The successful applicant should be an expert with demonstrated high level ATAR results and a passionate teacher of English, committed to excellence in teaching and learning. They should have the professional knowledge, understanding, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum. The successful applicant should be flexible, willing to work collaboratively with staff and possess strong interpersonal skills to allow connection across school communities to achieve the best outcomes for all students. Experience in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English and/or Literature will be highly regarded.
Professional Advantages
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 Peter Scaife, Manager, Secondary, District High Schools and Post-school Pathways on (08) 9402 6130 or peter.scaife@education.wa.edu.au
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 Current 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 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: DOE992638
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 Monday, 15 September 2025
📌 Teacher - English - Regional Learning Specialist
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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