This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency
Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering for students from Year 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognised as a school of choice, with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and a commitment to excellence. We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, with Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) as our signature pedagogy, supported by a rigorous behaviour curriculum and systems designed to support conditions for learning in the classroom. Teachers are supported through ongoing professional learning and coaching in these key areas.
Aveley SC's collaborative approach to pedagogy has been recognised as a finalist in the WA Education Awards 2025 for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and has been acknowledged by the Grattan Institute as an example of best practice. Our teaching staff have also been filmed by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) to showcase effective classroom practice.
Find out more about our school by visiting Aveley Secondary College or Schools Online

The Role

Aveley Secondary College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Media/Photography Teacher to join our collaborative Arts team.
The successful applicant will be committed to delivering high-quality Media teaching and learning programs that engage students and support them to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.
We are seeking a teacher who ideally can:





- Build positive relationships with students and create inclusive and engaging learning environments;
- Display a commitment to our signature pedagogy of Explicit Direct Instruction;
- Show strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver the Western Australian Curriculum in Media and Graphic Design & Photography;
- Uses assessment and feedback to support student progress and differentiate learning to meet student needs;
- Show experience to teach lower school Media/Photography and Year 11 & 12 Design Photography are desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant will display a commitment to high expectations, reflective practice and continuous improvement. They will be supported by an experienced and cooperative team, with access to quality curriculum resources, professional learning opportunities and a strong culture of shared practice.

Qualified 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 Joshua Daniells,



Deputy Principal, on 08 6296 1000 or [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

To work with us, you must:

- 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 Tuesday, 8 September 2026

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