Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences - Politics and Law

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

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

Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) has an outstanding tradition of student excellence across academic, sporting and cultural fields and is recognised as one of Western Australia's leading public secondary schools. The school provides an ordered, safe and supportive learning environment characterised by respectful relationships among students and staff. Our community values excellence, inclusion, personal responsibility and a strong sense of belonging.

Students and staff take pride in being part of the Churchlands community, with the school uniform reflecting our shared commitment to excellence and belonging. Our school values focus on personal, social and environmental responsibility.

Joining Churchlands SHS provides an opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive professional environment and to make a lasting contribution to the educational experiences and future pathways of our students.

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

The Role

Join our high-performing team at Churchlands SHS School, where academic excellence meets innovation. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Humanities and Social Sciences teacher with a specialty in Politics and Law for a full-time, permanent position. If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of students and contribute to a culture of academic achievement, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

The successful applicant should have a proven ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Politics and Law in both Years 11 and 12, along with Lower School Humanities courses.

With a commitment to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and safe learning environment, you would play a key role in shaping students’ success. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you would engage in ongoing professional development and work together to deliver high-quality lessons that meet the diverse needs of students. Your enthusiasm for student engagement, coupled with your ability to provide effective, timely feedback and use data to continuously improve your teaching, will ensure that you contribute meaningfully to our school’s exceptional track record of success.

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 benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rick Johnston, Associate Principal on (08) 9441 17***or *************@education.wa.edu.au.  

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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.

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:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’

1. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager

1. 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 Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1062578

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 Monday, 31 August 2026