Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences Branch: Armadale Senior High School Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Work Type: Permanent - Full Time FTE: Location: Armadale Closing Date: 2025-10-22 4:30 PM Attachments: -
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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Note: 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.
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.
The School
Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to providing students from Year 7 to Year 12 with strong academic achievement and positive engagement. We aim to provide every student with a positive learning experience. We believe in our students and recognise that each is an individual to be welcomed and respected.
Our highly skilled and experienced teaching staff provide a supportive educational experience for every student through a wide variety of subjects and courses. These include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Home Economics, Creative Art, Music, Information Technology, Design and Technology and Physical Education.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be passionate about the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning area, having the ability to maximise engagement and support students to achieve their potential. In collaboration with our diverse team of staff, suitable applicants should be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing various HASS subjects in line with the Western Australian Curriculum, as well as Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General courses. They successful candidate ideally establishes and maintains a positive classroom learning environment, modelling high expectations and a commitment to excellence. Using their excellent interpersonal skills, suitable applicants will ideally contribute to the positive culture throughout the school through engaging in effective instructional practice and creating a safe, student-centred learning environment.
Teachers at Armadale SHS are innovative and creative in their classroom practice. They use a range of teaching strategies to cater for student diversity and apply the strategies of explicit instruction and curriculum differentiation to maximise opportunities for success. As reflective practitioners, teachers at Armadale SHS use data to interpret student performance and embody a growth mindset to support the development of all students.
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 .
Want to know more?
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
1. hold an eligible .
2. 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 .
3. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
4. consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with:
5. Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
6. 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
7. Click ‘Apply for Job’
8. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
9. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH998893
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.
Position Title Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences Agency Department of Education Salary Location Armadale Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Armadale Senior High School Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00000159 Closing Date Position Title Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences Branch Armadale Senior High School Location Armadale Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00000159 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Note: 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.
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.
The School
Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to providing students from Year 7 to Year 12 with strong academic achievement and positive engagement. We aim to provide every student with a positive learning experience. We believe in our students and recognise that each is an individual to be welcomed and respected.
Our highly skilled and experienced teaching staff provide a supportive educational experience for every student through a wide variety of subjects and courses. These include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Home Economics, Creative Art, Music, Information Technology, Design and Technology and Physical Education.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be passionate about the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning area, having the ability to maximise engagement and support students to achieve their potential. In collaboration with our diverse team of staff, suitable applicants should be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing various HASS subjects in line with the Western Australian Curriculum, as well as Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General courses. They successful candidate ideally establishes and maintains a positive classroom learning environment, modelling high expectations and a commitment to excellence. Using their excellent interpersonal skills, suitable applicants will ideally contribute to the positive culture throughout the school through engaging in effective instructional practice and creating a safe, student-centred learning environment.
Teachers at Armadale SHS are innovative and creative in their classroom practice. They use a range of teaching strategies to cater for student diversity and apply the strategies of explicit instruction and curriculum differentiation to maximise opportunities for success. As reflective practitioners, teachers at Armadale SHS use data to interpret student performance and embody a growth mindset to support the development of all students.
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 .
Want to know more?
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
10. hold an eligible .
11. 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 .
12. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
13. consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with:
14. Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
15. 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
16. Click ‘Apply for Job’
17. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
18. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH998893
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.
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