Teacher – Languages – French (Bunbury Senior High School)
Position: Permanent – Full Time (FTE)
Location: Bunbury, South West Education Region, Department of Education, Independent Public School
Salary: $85,610 – $124,016 per annum (pro‑rata) – SEA GA 2023
Closing Date: 2025‑12‑22 4:30 PM
The School
Bunbury Senior High School (SHS) is perched on a hill overlooking both the cityscape of Bunbury and the extensive Bunbury beachfront. It leverages its location, extending the boundaries of the campus into the city, to offer students a unique, rich learning experience in real‑world settings intertwined with the city itself. SHS is known for its historical buildings, new additions, exemplary staff, and innovative curriculum implementation.
Its leadership team aligns system priorities with emerging best practice, delivering a comprehensive three‑step philosophy that maximizes academic potential and outcomes across learning, social, and civic domains.
The Role
We are seeking an energetic and passionate French teacher to join a high‑performing team.
Key responsibilities and expectations:
* Deliver the Western Australian Curriculum in French to engage students and develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding of languages.
* Create purposeful, student‑centred learning experiences that link theory, practice, and real‑world situations.
* Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
* Collaborate as a high‑effective team member, contributing to a positive culture of success and motivating students to achieve their personal best.
* Apply a growth mindset, embracing challenge, engaging in feedback processes, and supporting curriculum delivery through shared instructional frameworks.
* Analyze student results, feedback, and collaborate with peers to refine instructional practices.
Professional Qualifications and Skills
* Hold a teaching qualification for French (eligible teaching position).
* Demonstrate comprehensive instructional knowledge, theories, concepts, and tactics.
* Possess knowledge of Lemov's strategies for developing high expectations in a curriculum setting.
* Show mastery of student engagement and higher‑order thinking techniques.
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with relevant work rights.
* Have or be able to obtain a WA Working with Children Check, Screening Clearance Number, and other required screening credentials.
* Complete all application instructions, including character‑limited written responses addressing two AITSL domains (Professional Knowledge and Professional Engagement) (≈ 400 words per domain).
Benefits
* 12 percent employer contribution to superannuation
* 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
* Free relocation assistance
* Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
* Extensive training and career development opportunities
* Attractive leave provisions
Mobility Appointment (Optional)
Eligible permanent teachers in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school, may elect to undertake this role as a 3‑year mobility appointment, retaining the right of return to their substantive position. At the conclusion of the 3‑year mobility appointment, teachers may return to their substantive role or transfer permanently to this school.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of Western Australia. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility and Application Process
Applicants must hold an eligible teaching qualification, meet citizenship or visa requirements, obtain required screening and working‑with‑children checks, and submit a CV template only (the mandatory CV template is the sole required document). All other document formats will not be accepted.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to this advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with your teaching history, qualifications, recent and relevant professional development, and two character‑limited written responses (≈ 400 words per domain) addressing AITSL domains – Professional Knowledge and Professional Engagement.
Step 3: Click 'Apply for Job', complete the online application (including details of two professional referees – one must be your current or most recent line manager), and upload the completed CV template only.
All applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number
IPS /TCH
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process, including circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process.
Attachments
All supporting Information Guides and CV template are attached to the advertisement.
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