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

Are you a passionate and innovative Science teacher? Do you thrive in creating engaging classroom environments that inspire curiosity and a love of learning? If so, Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) invites you to join our team of dedicated and dynamic educators.

The School

A hallmark of Kelmscott SHS is the solid positive engagement between staff, students and the community. Our shared goal is to inspire students reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential reflected in every classroom. Kelmscott SHS has a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels Join us and be part of a school where innovation, diversity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

At Kelmscott SHS, staff and students work together to achieve academic, social, and emotional excellence. We are a proud Independent Public School offering Specialist Programs in Agriculture, Music, and Gifted and Talented, plus Academic Extension Programs in Mathematics, Science, English, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Our multicultural community is celebrated, and our students are encouraged to be active citizens locally, nationally, and globally.

Find out more about our school by visiting Kelmscott Senior High School or Schools Online.

The Role

Kelmscott SHS is in an exciting phase of growth, innovation, and positive change, and we are ideally seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our dynamic team.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase innovative, contemporary teaching practices, contribute to an evolving Science program,



and help position our school as a centre of teaching and learning excellence.

- Have experience teaching both Senior and Lower school Science.
- Possess strong skills in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses or display the capacity to do so in the future.
- Understand the developmental needs of students across all phases of the Western Australian Curriculum.
- Be skilled in differentiating learning to meet the needs of all learners.
- Display strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team.

As a member or our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You should be reflective of your teaching practices and committed to the evidence-based decision making and differentiation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment will be desirable, as well as a willingness to engage in professional learning and liaise with colleagues, parents and external networks.

Professional Benefits

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

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal advantages.





Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Scott Hodgen, Deputy Principal on or emailing

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

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.

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 Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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