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

Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25kms south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and forms part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023, and presently has Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 cohorts. Each year the school adds to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.

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

The Role

As a Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher, you will ideally bring a student-centred and evidence-informed approach to delivering engaging and relevant learning experiences to support the learning needs of all students. The successful applicant should deliver the school curriculum in a way that promotes strong student engagement, achievement and the development of 21st century skills. A flexible and adaptable approach is highly regarded, particularly within a growing foundation school environment.

Strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum is desirable, along with experience developing HASS programs that encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. The successful applicant will ideally make effective use of flexible learning spaces and differentiated approaches to support a range of student needs while contributing to positive relationships and a strong learning culture.

Collaboration with the Global Studies team, colleagues and the wider school community is an important part of the role. Experience delivering engaging units across humanities, social sciences and languages would be highly valued, while experience teaching Humanities Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses would be desirable.

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 advantages.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Carol Daniels, Principal on (08) 6174 2777 or emailing [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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1066536.

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 Wednesday, 4 November 2026

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📌 Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth