Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences
Government of Western Australia
- Ocean Reef, WA
- $85,610-124,046 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Ocean Reef
Closing Date: 2025-09-10 4:30 PM
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-We are seeking to establish a pool of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.The SchoolOcean Reef Senior High School (SHS) is committed to ensuring every child is on a pathway to success. Through a high-performance culture, and teacher efficacy, we nurture every student's talent. We foster the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes and values they will require for successful ongoing learning and life beyond school.Our teaching and learning programs are designed to be challenging and innovative, stimulating curiosity, creativity and an ability to be reflective, placing students on a pathway that will enable them to realise their aspirations through opportunity. Of equal importance is our commitment to student health and emotional wellbeing, and the development of their personal sense of global, social and environmental responsibility.At Ocean Reef SHS we take pride in providing quality education to all students and see ourselves as future leaders in education. Through an instructional leadership model, we promote a culture of collaboration, working together to continuously improve school performance through evidence-based decision makingFind out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleOcean Reef SHS is seeking innovative and passionate HASS Teachers. This is an opportunity to join a high performing and well-resourced teaching team that adopts a collegial and supportive approach.Within the HASS learning area delivery of the Year 7 - 10 curriculum is complimented by Literacy Support and Academic Extension programs and Year 10 electives including Psychology. In Senior Secondary a broad range of course offerings include ATAR Economics, Modern History, Geography and Psychology and General Psychology, Careers and Employability and Business Management and Enterprise. In addition students are offered the opportunity to engage in Certificate II Community Services.To be successful in this role you should display the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to deliver and assess the Western Australian Year 7 - 10 HASS curriculum in conjunction with Senior Secondary courses. Suitable applicants should have highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, staff and community members. You should engage in reflective practice and should be committed to whole-school pedagogical approaches. Effective classroom management, the ability to differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs and promote an environment of active and positive learning are also a strong focus for the position.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 Sandon French, Head of Learning Area - HaSS, on (08) 6206 2700 or by 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
. * apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a
- Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
- 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
- Professional Knowledge
- Professional Engagement
- Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
- Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.