Teacher - Home Economics

Teacher – Home Economics Permanent full‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Overview Ridge View Secondary College (SC) is a state‑of‑the‑art independent public school located 45 kilometers south of Perth in Baldivis. The school caters to Years 7–12 and has a capacity of 1,450 students following Stage 2 upgrades. Ridge View SC offers cutting‑edge facilities including a performing arts theatre, auditorium, commercial kitchen and specialist classrooms for drama, dance, music, visual art and media. The school’s values of “I Can Be a Champion, We All Matter and We Are Family” reinforce a commitment to inclusivity, resilience and belonging. Responsibilities Deliver and assess the Western Australian Home Economics curriculum up to Year 12, including Year 7–8 Home Economics, Year 9–10 Textiles and Child Development, Year 11–12 Children, Family & Community, Year 9–10 Food Science and Year 11–12 Food Science. Possibly teach additional lower‑school (Years 7–8) Technologies subjects as part of the wider Technologies team. Build strong relationships with students, staff and the wider community, employing highly effective interpersonal skills. Commit to reflective practice, whole‑school pedagogical approaches, effective classroom management and curriculum differentiation. Prepare and present engaging, relevant and meaningful learning experiences for all students. Qualifications Holder of an eligible teacher qualification and registration. Strong knowledge, skills and understanding of the Western Australian Home Economics curriculum. Experience delivering schooling up to Year 12, with a willingness to teach Years 7–8 and a desire to deliver Certificate II courses. Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa with work rights for the term of appointment. Application for a WA Working with Children Check prior to start. Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to start. Professional Benefits Competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Application Instructions To simplify the application process, the Department of Education is using a recruitment pilot that requires candidates to use the mandatory CV template attached to this advertisement. No other formats or additional documents will be accepted. Please follow the steps below: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement. Complete the CV template with: Teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training. Two character‑limited written responses (≈400 words each) addressing the AITSL domains of Professional Knowledge and Professional Engagement. Submit your application online: Click “Apply for Job”. 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. No other documents will be considered. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127. Equity and Diversity The Department of Education is 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. Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start. 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. Contact Melanie Kearney, Deputy PrincipalPhone: (08) 9553 0700Email: Applications close: 4.30 PM (AWST) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr