This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

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 School

Located in the north-western coastal corridor, just 18km from Perth, Duncraig Senior High School (SHS) is a high performing public secondary school serving an engaged and supportive community. Consistently recognised as a school of choice in WA, Duncraig SHS students enjoy a wide variety of academic and vocational pathways. Our school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, including flourishing Gifted and Talented and Academic Extension programs which are underpinned by our high-quality instructional practices. Duncraig SHS offers an elite pathway through its Triathlon Academy, which is directed by leaders in the field, and a selective Music program that provides students with experiences in symphonic wind ensembles & orchestras, and Guitar and Jazz supported by Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) teachers. The school’s values of Care, Engage, Excel are embedded throughout daily practices and reflected in our high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement. Students and staff enjoy a broad suite of pastoral and wellbeing initiatives, and we continue to add to our new, contemporary learning spaces and upgraded facilities, which provide modern, well-resourced environments to support our innovation and excellence.

Find out more about our school by visiting duncraigshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Duncraig SHS is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher.

Experience teaching senior school subjects such as English Literature and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)



English will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant should be a dedicated and highly motivated educator with the ability to provide high-quality teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse needs of our students. Applicants will ideally have excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, and the ability to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences that promote student achievement and wellbeing. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, together with the capacity to work collaboratively as an effective member of a team, are highly desirable. Experience with Gifted and Talented students and a demonstrated ability to effectively differentiate for both academic extension students and Students at Educational Risk (SAER) will be highly regarded.

Duncraig SHS offers a range of extracurricular programs and opportunities for students, applicants who demonstrate a passion for being involved in these important complementary programs will be highly regarded. This can include, but is not limited to experience of, or an interest in, facilitating the Debating Program.

The successful applicant should be improvement focused and should be committed to their own ongoing career development. Duncraig SHS places a significant focus on the quality of teaching and learning. The school has worked collaboratively with staff and has embedded a Teaching and Learning framework and model that support best practices in the classroom and teacher development, which maximise student engagement and outcomes. The successful applicant should have a genuine interest in working in collaboration with the Head of Learning Area (HOLA) to facilitate refinements in pedagogy, curriculum and student achievement across Years 7 to 12.

Strong knowledge and skills in the effective integration of innovative and engaging Information and Communications Technology (ICT)



based technologies in the classroom is important as Duncraig SHS operates a 1:1 personal ICT device policy that is firmly embedded across all learning areas. A familiarity with the online teaching and learning platform COMPASS will be well regarded.

Professional Benefits

- competitive salaries
- flexible working arrangements
- training and career development opportunities
- attractive leave provisions

Working 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 professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mellisa Wayne, Head of Learning Area - English, on (08) 6241 5400 or by emailing [email protected]

Equity and Diversity

We 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

- 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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- 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.

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 August 2026.

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📌 Teacher - English (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia