Job Description

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

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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.

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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.

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The School

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Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is a co-educational school catering to around 1000 students, supported by 100 staff. Our commitment to delivering a challenging yet supportive learning environment, allowing students to achieve academic, sporting and cultural success, has established Lesmurdie SHS as a school of choice in the Perth Hills. Our focus and commitment to providing quality education for over 40 years; our many successful alumni; and our continued strong performance data have seen many families engage with us now for three generations.

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Set in the beautiful Perth Hills, our school boasts the best of both worlds, natural bushland on the fringe of a residential area, just 30 minutes from the CBD. Our School Community recognises the guardianship of the traditional owners of the land upon which our school has been established and acknowledges the peaceful, orderly and welcoming environment our school provides. We are an inclusive school and embrace our growing diversity.

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At Lesmurdie, our school's values and beliefs underpin the focus on every student achieving their best. Our Lesmurdie CAREs and the School Community values Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment leading to successful students, staff and school. Our values support the school vision which fosters students and staff being and feeling successful.

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

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The Role

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Lesmurdie SHS is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative English teacher who is ideally responsive to change and can cater for the learning styles of future ready students. The successful applicant would ideally facilitate the development of independent and confident learners and be willing to join our team of like-minded professionals.

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The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs within the English Learning Area. You will ideally have thorough understanding of instructional and curriculum design whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments within the Learning Area.

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The Ideal Applicant will hold the ability to teach students across Years 7 to 12 will be advantageous and We hope you can be be reflective in assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning our core value of respect. You are welcomed with the opportunity to work collaboratively with all members of the school and wider community to provide quality educational experiences through promoting the school's vision and strategic directions. Ideally, you will create student and relationship focused and able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning.

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The successful applicant will ideally learn to work collaboratively with all members of the school and wider community to provide quality educational experiences through promoting the school's vision and strategic directions. Lesmurdie SHS is a full BYOD school–expertise in using this platform to enhance student achievement is vital to the role.

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Lesmurdie SHS has established a reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.

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Skilled Benefits

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Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of advantages 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 personalbenefits.

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Want to know more?

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Donna Gardiner Principal, on (08) 9291 1200 or by emailing Donna. [email protected].

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During the school holidays, please contact Donna Gardiner on 0431 936 003

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Equity and Diversity

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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.

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

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Eligibility

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- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
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- 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.
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- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
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- 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.
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Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

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For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

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Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1064752

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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.

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

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Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026

📌 Teacher - English (Perth)
🏢 VenuesWest
📍 Perth