Catholic Education Western Australia – Joondalup WA

Position: Humanities and Social Sciences Teacher (Full-time, Temporary)

Commencing 1 January 2027 as a leave cover until 31 December 2027

Type: Full-Time; Term: Temporary

Responsibilities

- Implement effective teaching strategies to engage and challenge students of varying abilities to achieve specific learning outcomes.
- Foster a stimulating, encouraging and inclusive classroom environment designed to support student growth.
- Deliver an engaging HASS curriculum, supporting students to develop critical thinking, including real‑world application of knowledge, inquiry-based learning and ethical decision‑making.
- Plan and program classes within the HASS Learning Area to promote learning and involvement.
- Assess student performance in accordance with College procedures and, where required, maintain contact with parents regarding performance and wellbeing of students.
- Meet deadlines set by the Head of Learning and College Executive.

Selection Criteria

- Ability to teach across all year levels (Years 7–12).
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Secondary Education, preferably with a specialisation in Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Commit to creating engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences that cater to a range of student abilities.
- Show strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with capacity to collaborate with colleagues.
- Possess excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Be dedicated to ongoing professional growth.
- Actively support and contribute to the co‑curricular life of the College.

Qualifications Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Education, preferably in Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)



or equivalent.

Terms of Employment

- Hold a current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWC).
- Hold, or be working towards completion of, Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or Accreditation for Leadership in Catholic Schools.
- Annually complete Child Protection Procedures and Mandatory Reporting Training.

Highly Desirable

- Knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and WACE courses.
- Strong understanding of current educational perspectives.
- Solid time management and organisational skills.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.

Closing date for applications: 4 August 2026

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used to assess your application for employment. Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

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📌 Teacher (Humanities & Social Sciences) (City of Joondalup)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 City of Joondalup