This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency. Esperance Senior High School (SHS) is a school with a strong community that creates opportunities for personal excellence. We live by this vision, ensuring your child reaches their full potential academically, culturally, personally and socially. Catering for students from Years 7 to 12, our school provides strong academic and vocational pathways leading to the attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or future employment.
Our broad range of programs will allow your child to achieve their best, regardless of the path they want to pursue. We deliver a range of curriculum subjects and engaging extra-curricular activities to suit a variety of learning needs and interests. This includes opportunities in the Arts, the critical and creative thinking Tournament of Minds international competition, and local and interschool sporting competitions.
Find out more about our school by visiting esperanceshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
If you are an enthusiastic team player who is committed to student success, we strongly encourage you to apply. Teachers with ATAR English teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as are those with aspirations to develop their skillset in this space.
The ideal teacher will be highly organised, use a range of pedagogies and have the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with both staff and students.
You are not alone on this journey. The ideal candidate will be welcomed into a highly organised and supportive team of 10. English course coordinators will support your curriculum resourcing and assessment planning needs, whilst our dedicated teaching and learning team will assist with lesson design, mentoring and classroom management (where appropriate). Ongoing professional learning aligned to your professional development goals will be provided on a regular basis in the form of conferences, workshops and seminars.
We are looking for a highly committed, adaptable and collaborative individual who actively participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities and continually reflects on their teaching practice. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Head of Department to lead improvements in pedagogy and programming across Year 7 to 12 and to achieve set targets in the School Business Plan and the English Department’s Operational Plan.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These perks include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- District allowance of $2 399 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Travel Concessions
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ***************@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5***.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ken Duffy, Deputy Principal on (08) 9071 95***or emailing *********@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Ken Duffy on 0436 858 ***.
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
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 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 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 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH999492
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 Thursday, 23 October 2025.
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