Job Description

The Position

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Scotch College has an exciting opportunity for a full-time educator to fulfill the role of Commerce Teacher to commence in January 2027; this is a permanent position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching Business Management and Enterprise, and Accounting and Finance in Years 11 and 12. Experience teaching Economics would be highly regarded.

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The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and a strong understanding of the Western Australian curriculum, with the ability to inspire students and achieve excellent learning outcomes. They will be committed to fostering a positive and engaging classroom setting, supporting student wellbeing, and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing faculty. The role requires a teacher who values innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based teaching practice. The position summary for Senior School Teachers emphasises excellence in teaching practice, pastoral care, co-curricular involvement and professional development.

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Scotch College highly values teachers who demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care, student growth and active participation in College life. Our teachers are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and continually develop their professional practice through a range of professional learning opportunities. Similar expectations are outlined within recent teacher recruitment materials and the Senior School Teacher position description.

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About You

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The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

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- Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications and registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
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- A comprehensive understanding of the Western Australian curriculum and contemporary teaching practice.
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- Demonstrated ability to create engaging, challenging and differentiated learning experiences.
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- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, parents and colleagues.
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- The ability to work collaboratively within a cohesive and motivated faculty.
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- Well-developed organisational, planning and time management skills.
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- A commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.
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- A willingness to contribute positively to the pastoral and co-curricular programmes of the College.
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- A demonstrated commitment to child safety and the values of Scotch College.
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Knowledge and experience of teaching Digital Technologies is also desirable but not essential.

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The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check and registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.

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Additionally, our Employee Value Proposition highlights our commitment to our staff though our sense of community and our workplace culture, environment, benefits, and opportunities. Our staff also enjoy:

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- A supportive team environment
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- Excellent resources
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- Career enhancing professional development
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- Opportunities for innovation
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A full job description is available on our website:



https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/employment/working-at-scotch.

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About Scotch

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Scotch College Western Australia is one of Australia's leading independent schools, with a 127-year-old history of academic excellence. Nestled in leafy Swanbourne on 22 spacious hectares, the College caters for 1600 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 120 boarders from across the world.

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We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers a learning programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum and with a choice in Years 11 & 12 of three pathways: WACE, VET or IB Diploma.

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Scotch College weaves longstanding traditions and Christian values with contemporary education to foster global citizens. We are well-known for our incredible breadth of education and our supportive community.

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We believe in lifelong learning and offer all staff enormous opportunities to build new skills and develop their career. Each day at work, you will access advanced technologies, work within state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with staff who are leaders in their areas of expertise.

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Discover our abundant staff benefits at https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/employment/working-at-scotch

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Applications close: 9am, Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Enquiries regarding application process

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People & Culture Department

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Tel: 9383 6653 Email: [email protected]

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Enquiries regarding expectations and conditions of the position

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Grant Bennett, Assistant Curriculum Leader - Commerce

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Tel: 9460 6762 Email: Grant. [email protected]

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Further information can be found on the Scotch College website: www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/employment

📌 Commerce Teacher (Perth)
🏢 Scotch College Perth
📍 Perth