Teacher - english

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS), our motto, Imagine, Believe, Achieve, embodies our deep dedication to nurturing every student's journey. We take pride in cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are inspired to dream big, have confidence in their abilities, and strive for excellence.

Safety Bay SHS is entering an important phase of whole-school improvement. We are strengthening our approach to teaching and learning, building greater consistency across classrooms, and aligning our work to clear school priorities.

Staff are supported through weekly collaborative time to plan, review evidence of student learning, and work together on school goals and targets. This collaborative work will continue to develop over the coming years as we refine our curriculum, assessment, instructional practice and intervention structures.

We use a distributive leadership model and value staff contribution to the direction of the school. There are opportunities for teachers to lead and contribute to curriculum development, literacy improvement, moderation, instructional practice and whole‐school initiatives.

We are seeking a committed and reflective English teacher who has a good understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and is prepared to contribute to the next stage of our school improvement work.

Applicants should be ready to contribute to this direction and support the shared work required to improve student learning, engagement and progress. The successful applicant will ideally be an effective classroom teacher who can build positive relationships with students, create orderly and purposeful learning environments, and use evidence‐informed teaching practices to support student progress.

As a member of the English team, you will teach across Lower School and Senior School, including Foundation, General and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English courses where required. The successful applicant will ideally support whole‐school priorities, including literacy improvement, collaborative planning, moderation, and consistent curriculum delivery.

This position would suit an applicant who is committed to strong classroom practice and interested in developing their leadership capacity over time. For applicants with the capacity and interest, there will be opportunities to contribute to leadership work within the learning area and across the school as our improvement agenda develops.

Applicants should be prepared to work within shared school processes and support the implementation of our strategic plan. This includes contributing to collaborative planning, using data to inform teaching, engaging in reflective practice, and working with colleagues to build consistency across classrooms.

Training or experience in Teach Well, Explicit Instruction, or similar evidence‐informed instructional approaches is desirable. It is not a prerequisite. Safety Bay SHS will support staff through professional learning, instructional coaching, and collaborative structures as we continue to strengthen our whole‐school approach to teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will ideally display:

• commitment to the school's strategic direction and improvement priorities
• capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff, families and the wider school community
• strong classroom teaching and classroom management skills
• knowledge of the English curriculum and capacity to teach across Lower School and Senior School
• willingness to use explicit, structured and evidence‐informed teaching practices
• capacity to plan curriculum collaboratively, including sequencing, lesson design, assessment and moderation
• ability to use student achievement and engagement data to inform planning and intervention
• commitment to reflective practice, professional learning and instructional coaching
• willingness to contribute to a distributive leadership culture and support the shared direction of the school
• capacity or potential to lead aspects of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, moderation or literacy improvement
• willingness to contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on improving outcomes for students

Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply. We value staff who are open to feedback, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to the shared work of school improvement.

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 personalbenefits.

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.

• 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

All applications must be submitted online.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 19 June 2026