English Literature Teacher

Permanent Full-Time - Commencing Term 1 2027

Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.

Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic and well-qualified professionals for the position of an English Literature Teacher commencing in Term 1 2027. Experience teaching Year 11 ATAR Literature is essential, and experience Year 12 ATAR Literature will be favourable.  English and Literature teachers at Hale School have the opportunity to teach all year groups from 8 to 12. The successful applicant will join a highly collaborative department with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to inspiring students through curiosity, creativity and intellectual engagement.

Due to recent staffing changes, we are excited to announce that this role will now be offered as a permanent full-time position. Applicant’s who previously applied for the fixed-term role need not reapply. Their applications will be considered in line with this new opportunity. We look forward to highly capable English Literature teachers applying. 

The successful applicant will:

• have a proven history as an ATAR Literature teacher.

• ideally have experience teaching ATAR English.

• have experience teaching Years 8 to 10 English.

• enjoy working in high-functioning teams.

• be familiar with the Western Australian Curriculum.

• have an understanding of, and empathy for, the learning needs and social, emotional, and spiritual development of boys.

• have a firm commitment to independent schooling and a willingness to support the School’s values and Anglican traditions.

• hold appropriate academic and teaching qualifications.

• have current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia or be eligible for registration.

• have a current Working with Children (WWC) check.

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the attached Senior School Teacher Job Description available from the Employment Opportunities page on the Hale School website.

Applicants are asked to provide:

• a one page covering letter.

• a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience.

• the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer.

Applications close: Friday 14 August 2026 at 3.00pm.

Note to applicants:

• Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.

• This role has been identified as having contact with children and requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check.

• Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.

• New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee's appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.