Teacher - English

Position Teacher – English (Fixed Term – 6 months, Full Time) Location: Pinjarra Salary: $85,610 – $124,016 per annum (pro‑rata) Division: Independent Public School – South Metropolitan Education Region Closing date: 4 December 2025 (AWST) The School Since 1921, Pinjarra Senior High School (SHS) has proudly served the Pinjarra community and its surrounding region. The school blends traditional and innovative programs to prepare students from Year 7 to 12 for higher education, vocational training, and employment. SHS is committed to a learning culture where all community members are empowered to grow through innovation, connection, and resilience. We foster Growth Mindsets in staff and students through targeted pedagogy, professional learning, and a focus on quality teaching and learning strategies that facilitate purposeful engagement. This forms part of our instructional model and the overall strategy to develop confidence and agency in our students – a vision captured in our slogan, “Growing Learners for Life.” All teaching staff are expected to be trained in Classroom Management Strategies (CMS), Instructional Strategies for Engagement (ISE), and Peer Observation and Feedback. As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, we promote Tolerance, Respect, Unity and Embracing Opportunities as core values. Positive behaviour is modelled by staff and expected of all students, contributing to the wellbeing and safety of everyone in the school community. The Role As an English Teacher at Pinjarra SHS, you will join a dedicated, experienced team to develop, review and deliver the English curriculum. You will apply your expertise in Years 7 to 12, encouraging and supporting all students to aspire to continuous growth. We are seeking an educator who excels in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, engaging and motivating students. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong professional knowledge and an effective repertoire of instructional practices to challenge and enrich learning experiences. The ability to differentiate the curriculum to support individual progress, and to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, parents/caregivers, and external stakeholders, is essential. Experience or interest in teaching ATAR English is highly regarded but not essential. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education provides competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce that reflects the diversity of our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility Hold an eligible teaching qualification. Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of appointment. Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before commencing. Consent to and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before commencing. Application Instructions This position is part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the teacher application process. A mandatory CV template is provided and must be used – no other application documents will be accepted. Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the advertisement. Step 2: Complete the CV template with the following: Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training. Two character‑limited written responses (≈400 words each) addressing two of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains: Professional Knowledge and Professional Engagement. Step 3: Submit your application online: Click “Apply for Job.” Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent line manager. Upload the completed CV template only. All applications must be received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised vacancy number: IPS / TCH . Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr