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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.
Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.
The School
Kalamunda Senior High School (SHS) has an enviable reputation developed over 65 years of providing a quality education to all students. The school is proud of its outstanding achievement in the Gifted and Talented Visual Arts specialist program over 45 years, which is complemented by excellence in academic achievement, languages (three), a specialist program in Outdoor Education, Soccer and Performing Arts and an outstanding music program.
The school offers a welcoming, positive and supportive environment for all staff and students. There is a strong student services team including a Deputy, Program Coordinators, Chaplain, Nurse, School Psychologist and Year Coordinators. The school also has a Learning Centre to support literacy and numeracy development in the school and students with particular learning needs.
Drawing on the hills and surrounding suburbs, the school has proud traditions and a strong sense of community stretching across three generations with many of the students' parents and grandparents attending the school. Graduates have gone on to excel and take on leadership roles in their chosen fields - notably the arts, medicine, dentistry, engineering, Olympic representation, journalism, entertainment and the public service.
The school lives and breathes its values of Community, Respect, Resilience, Pride and a Love of Learning and is committed to its purpose of developing life-long learners who can realise their full potential. A school wide pedagogy which is engaging, relevant, collaborative and reflective underpins teaching and learning at the school.
Find out more about our school by visiting kalamundashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .
The Role
Kalamunda SHS is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and passionate Design and Technologies teacher to join our Technologies team.
The school offers a wide range of courses across the Technologies Learning Area that include Home Economics, Design and Technology, Information Technology, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Applicants for this Design and Technology position would ideally be able to teach across both the wood and metal contexts, particularly at Senior School level. The school has students who are involved in extracurricular activities in Robotics (First Robotics Competition) and STEM (Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix WA) and ability to teach across STEM is also highly desirable.
The successful applicant should be innovative and a highly motivated educator with the ability to provide quality teaching in the Design and Technologies curriculum area and work effectively as part of dedicated team. They should have a passion for their curriculum area and a deep understanding of instructional strategies to effectively engage students in the learning process. They will ideally be a reflective practitioner who actively engage in activities to improve their professional practice.
They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be collaborative members of the whole school community, embracing the school's vision, values and strategic directions.
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 Helen Deacon, Principal, on (08) 9293 6400 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 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
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with :
* Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
* 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
o Professional Knowledge
o Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
* Click 'Apply for Job'
* Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
* Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
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/TCH990170
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 September 2025
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