Teacher - English

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.

Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated; student and relationship focused and able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning experiences. You should utilise innovative initiatives and be able to work effectively within a dynamic team. This may involve you reflecting and assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and cultivating a safe learning environment.

You will ideally possess evidence-based teaching practices whilst employing a range of assessment and reporting methods. With effective interpersonal skills, you should work closely with students, teachers and the community to instil rigour, resilience and pride, allowing students to achieve to their full potential.

The successful applicant should display a deep knowledge of the Year 7 to 12 English curriculum, outstanding skills in assessment and reporting, including strong data analysis to monitor student and class progress and experience in planning and delivering programs for students with a range of capabilities. They should also actively support the school’s commitment to Explicit Instruction (EI) with the ability to differentiate curriculum delivery, have a solid understanding of Visible Learning principles, and provide leadership in the literacy focus for our school.

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.

Joining our school means becoming part of the Metropolitan Teaching Program, where you'll benefit from:

• Additional financial incentives of up to $3000 per year, based on location.
• Permanency after two years of continuous and satisfactory service.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting www.education.wa.edu.au/benefits-and-support

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9391 6500 or emailing Frank.DiFilippo@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

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

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/TCH999208

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 Thursday, 20 November 2025

• Branch: Southern River College
• 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: 1.0
• Location: Gosnells
• Closing Date: 2025-11-20 4:30 PM

• Position Title Teacher - English
• Agency Department of Education
• Salary Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
• Location Gosnells
• Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
• Branch Southern River College
• Work Type Permanent - Full Time
• Position No. 00003504
• Closing Date 2025-11-20 4:30 PM