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.

The School

Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) has an outstanding tradition of student excellence across academic, sporting and cultural fields and is recognised as one of Western Australia's leading public secondary schools. The school provides an ordered, secure and supportive learning environment characterised by respectful relationships among students and staff. Our community values excellence, inclusion, personal responsibility and a strong sense of belonging.

Students and staff take pride in being part of the Churchlands community, with the school uniform reflecting our shared commitment to excellence and belonging. Our school values focus on personal, social and environmental responsibility.

Joining Churchlands SHS provides an opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive professional environment and to make a lasting contribution to the educational experiences and future pathways of our students.

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

The Role

Join our high-performing team at Churchlands SHS School, where academic excellence meets innovation.



We are seeking a passionate and experienced Humanities and Social Sciences teacher with a specialty in Politics and Law for a full-time, permanent position. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of students and contribute to a culture of academic achievement, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

The successful applicant should have a proven ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Politics and Law in both Years 11 and 12, along with Lower School Humanities courses.

With a commitment to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and safe learning environment, you would play a key role in shaping students’ success. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you would engage in ongoing professional development and work together to deliver high-quality lessons that meet the diverse needs of students. Your enthusiasm for student engagement, coupled with your ability to provide effective, timely feedback and use data to continuously improve your teaching, will ensure that you contribute meaningfully to our school’s exceptional track record of success.

Professional Benefits

- 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 Rick Johnston, Associate Principal on or

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 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH

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 Monday, 31 August 2026

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📌 Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences - Politics and Law (City of Stirling)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 City of Stirling