Branch: Ellenbrook Secondary College
Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Ellenbrook
Closing Date: 2025-10-27 4:30 PM
Attachments:
- Information
- Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
- information
- writing your application
- teachers aug22.pdf
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Ellenbrook Secondary College (SC), we are proud to be a school for everyone, where multiculturalism and success are celebrated as our greatest strengths. With over 60 languages spoken within our community, we embrace the richness that diversity brings, fostering an environment of respect, self-worth, and confidence. We are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive, regardless of their background.
We are committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through programs such as Stars and the Clontarf Academy. These initiatives focus on leadership, empowerment, and educational success, ensuring that Indigenous students have the support and opportunities they need to excel.
We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school where we strive to create a positive and safe learning environment and culture for all members of the Ellenbrook SC community. We explicitly teach positive behaviours and shared expectations to promote the skills, high quality teaching and differentiated learning opportunities, that empower our staff and students to become productive members of the community.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a member of our Arts team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will ideally be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making and differentiation. As an Arts department, we believe it is our responsibility to provide safe and inclusive working and learning environments that are engaging and provide opportunities for success, creative outlets and development of artistic potential of our students.
In addition to classroom prospects, the Arts team are readily involved in extra-curricular activities that allow further creative development for our students and community connections, including showcases, primary school performances and whole school productions.
Applicants should ideally be motivated, possessing the ability to teach Year 7 to 12 Drama and be knowledgeable of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a Drama teacher you would deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential.
You should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will ideally have experience or a willingness to deliver curriculum in other Arts disciplines or learning areas.
You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students, staff and the Ellenbrook SC community, and be passionate about creating positive futures for our students and the Arts Learning Area.
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 Donna Hallett, Head of Learning Area - Art, (08) 9297 97***or *************@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Donna Hallett on 0412 679 ***
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
- 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 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and skilled 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 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH998829
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, 27 October 2025
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