At Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS), our motto — Imagine, Believe, Achieve — embodies our deep dedication to nurturing every student’s journey. We take immense 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.As an educator at Safety Bay SHS, you will collaborate with passionate colleagues who are committed to providing exceptional education and truly transforming the lives of our students!Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleWe are seeking a keen and innovative applicant who has a strong grasp of the Western Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). We provide opportunities for students through our mainstream and Pathfinder (academic extension), small group tuition programs and offer Humanities and Social Sciences courses in General and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) studies. These include Ancient History, Modern History, Politics and Law and HASS in Action. If you are passionate about teaching HASS at the secondary level, this position is for you.As a member of our HASS team, you will be committed to creating engaging and challenging learning opportunities that foster students’ critical thinking, inquiry skills, and ability to connect classroom learning with real-world contexts. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team, display high levels of reflective practice, and apply evidence-based strategies and differentiated teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of students.You should, ideally, be able to display a strong commitment and capacity to:
Plan, teach and deliver engaging lessons across both Lower and Senior School HASS courses.
Develop curriculum programs that promote inquiry, debate, and critical and creative thinking.
Use and create high-quality learning materials and digital resources.
Assess, monitor and report on student progress in line with policy and SCSA requirements.
Engage in moderation, feedback, and professional collaboration with colleagues.
Build positive relationships with students that foster respect, inclusion and achievement.
Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply. Many of our staff have commenced their careers at Safety Bay SHS, and we pride ourselves in offering mentoring, support, and professional growth opportunities.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 .Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matt Shields, Deputy Principal on 08 9528 9200 or emailingEquity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
hold an eligible
. * 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 . * apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.Application InstructionsAll 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 documentsYour application should include:
A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the
and the context of the position and school. * A CV of up to four (4) pages 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 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/TCH991014Suitable 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.
