Teacher - Arts - Drama

The School

Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, attracting students from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population of over 2300, approximately 180 teaching staff, and 70 support staff, the school offers an inclusive and comprehensive education for Years 7 to 12. It is the school of choice for many local and international families.

Our commitment to the intellectual, creative, and social development of students is evident through our stimulating and relevant programs, high impact teaching strategies, and classroom practices. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral care and academic achievement, supported by robust community involvement and parental support.

As one of the state’s newest secondary schools, Harrisdale SHS is already recognised for its outstanding achievements and results. We offer a comprehensive and high performing Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program and place a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to provide a holistic education.

Our specialist programs cater to a variety of student needs and interests, including a Gifted and Talented program, specialised music and sports programs (such as Cricket, Netball, and Volleyball), numerous after-school clubs, sporting teams, and a language program in French and Japanese. We pride ourselves on the ethos that all students will achieve success through excellence in teaching and learning.

Harrisdale SHS has a strong, positive culture where teachers play a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence are upheld and reflected in all actions.

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

The Role

Harrisdale SHS is seeking a passionate and versatile Drama teacher to join our dynamic and high-performing Arts team. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic educator to inspire students through creativity, performance, and storytelling while contributing to a thriving culture of performing arts excellence.

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Experience teaching Drama across Years 7 to 12, aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum;
• Experience or interest in Musical Theatre, with opportunities to contribute to our growing school Musical Theatre program;
• A collaborative and flexible approach, working closely with other Arts staff in a supportive and forward-thinking team environment.

Desirable attributes include:

• Strong skills in directing, devising, and producing scripted and improvised performances;
• Industry and/or school-based experience in stage productions, including directing or production management;
• Experience or willingness to work with Performing Arts sound and lighting systems to support high-quality productions;
• Previous involvement in school productions, performances, or showcases.

Our purpose-built Performing Arts Centre provides an outstanding teaching, rehearsal, and production environment, equipped with professional-standard staging, lighting, and sound facilities. Our Musical Theatre program continues to expand, offering students rich opportunities to develop their performance skills across acting, singing, and movement. Recent school productions have showcased the talent and dedication of both staff and students, reinforcing the strong culture of Performing Arts within the school.

All teaching staff at Harrisdale SHS are provided with a laptop and benefit from a high level of professional support, mentoring, and ongoing development opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Brings a positive, student-centred approach to Drama education;
• Can plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive lessons that develop performance skills and confidence;
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school through co-curricular involvement, productions, and performances;
• Has the ability to work collaboratively as part of a highly professional and supportive Arts team;
• Aligns with our school’s values of Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Drama educator who wants to make a meaningful impact in a school where the Arts are highly valued, student talent is celebrated, and staff are empowered to deliver outstanding programs.

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 Robert Forte, Associate Principal on (08) 9495 3200 or emailing robert.forte@education.wa.edu.au.

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 templatewith:

• 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’
2. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
3. 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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH990148

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, 1 September 2025