Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Position Overview

This is a permanent, full-time teaching role starting from Term 1, 2027, offered by Harrisdale Senior High School, a leading and rapidly expanding secondary school in Western Australia with over 2,400 students and 200 staff. The school values academic excellence, innovation, and a supportive learning environment, emphasizing care, respect, responsibility, and excellence.

School Environment

The school prides itself on strong academic outcomes, utilizing impactful teaching methods and fostering student personal and intellectual growth. It delivers a wide-ranging program including ATAR, General, and Vocational pathways, alongside enrichment programs like Gifted and Talented opportunities, specialized Music and Sports, and extensive extracurricular activities.

Role Description

The successful candidate will join a dynamic Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) team, contributing to teaching across Years 7 to 12. They should demonstrate expertise and passion for the HASS disciplines, preferably with experience in senior secondary ATAR courses such as Economics, Modern History, Geography, and Politics and Law. Key responsibilities involve developing high-quality curriculum, applying data-driven teaching practices, creating inclusive learning environments, and actively participating in school values and community activities.

Candidate Profile

• Strong curriculum knowledge and ability to design evidence-based and inquiry-driven programs.
• Establish a culture that motivates students to excel and meet high expectations.
• Employ effective, research-backed teaching strategies aligned with the school’s THINK, RISE, EXCEL framework.
• Develop differentiated lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and interests.
• Use assessments and feedback to guide and measure student progress.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and collaborative team engagement.
• Exemplify school values through pastoral care and co-curricular involvement.

Application Process

Applicants must use the prescribed CV template to apply and address two specific Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains in their responses. Additional assessment on the remaining AITSL domain will be conducted if shortlisted. Only applications submitted in the provided format will be accepted. Further guidance is provided in attached documents.

Eligibility Requirements

• Possess valid teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold an appropriate visa with work rights.
• Obtain a WA Working with Children Check and consent to a National Criminal History Check prior to start.

Additional Information

• The role is part of a recruitment pilot to ease application complexity.
• Enquiries can be directed to the Associate Principal, Erin Parry.
• The Department encourages applications from diverse groups including Indigenous applicants and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Competitive remuneration, flexible work conditions, professional development, and leave provisions are included as benefits.
• The vacancy number is IPS/TCH1063320.
• Applications close at 4.30pm AWST on Monday, 21 September 2026.