This role offers a rare opportunity to combine teaching HASS, educational leadership and active individual mentoring of students in their final year.

Parkerville Steiner College invites applications for a Year 12 Project Coordinator & Year 8 – 12 Humanities (HASS) Teacher (combined role). 1.0FTE or as negotiated. Commencing Term 1 (Approximately 27th January 2027)

Are you seeking an inspiring teaching role in a supportive and vibrant environment?

Parkerville Steiner College, located in the Perth Hills Western Australia, invites applications for a Class 12 Project Coordinator and HASS teacher. You will guide our senior students as they cross the threshold into adulthood with independence, responsibility, and purpose.

“Since joining Parkerville Steiner College, I have felt re-energised as an educator. I am more attuned to the rhythm and flow of lessons, and I experience a renewed joy in planning learning sequences that allow deeper understanding to unfold.”

“The space we are given as teachers to explore Main Lesson topics in depth is inspiring. I wish every young person had the opportunity to learn this way.”

Why Join Us?

At Parkerville Steiner College, you’ll find a unique opportunity to teach in an environment that prioritises meaningful relationships over technology, where student behaviour is generally positive and manageable, allowing teachers to spend the great majority of their time doing what they came into the profession to do - teaching, engaging and inspiring young people.

You'll enjoy:

• A Balanced Workload: No after-school sports commitments or early-morning meetings.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Inspiring professional development with a balance of academic, artistic, and practical elements.
• Minimal Behaviour Management: Teach motivated students in small, engaging classes that allow you to focus on what you love - teaching.
• Mentoring and support: If you are new to Steiner Education, your timetable will include Pedagogical Studies, and access to a mentor.
• Ample DOTT Time: Ample time for non-instruction tasks to support your work in the classroom
• Serene Natural Setting: Drive away from the traffic into the beautiful Perth Hills, just 20 minutes from Midland.
• Practical Classroom Support: A dedicated Science Technician to assist with lesson preparation, and an EA for Main Lessons.
• Financial Benefits:
  • Competitive salaries similar to DOE pay rates.
  • Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay.
  • Relocation assistance available for quality interstate candidates.
• Employee Wellbeing: Access our Employee Assistance Program for additional support.

The Role

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine teaching HASS, educational leadership and active individual mentoring of students in their final year.

Class 12 Projects:

In Term 1 2027, you will take responsibility for the 18 or so Year 12 students and actively guide and support them through their Year 12 Independent Projects.

The projects are a unique feature of Steiner Education which involves each student researching a question or theme and:

• Writing a formal essay on their project topic, fully referenced.
• Creating and completing a practical initiative linked to their project topic – something “in the world”.
• Giving a formal 30-minute presentation to the school community on their Project – think TED talk.
• Keeping a detailed journal of their Project experience.

This Independent Project is directly linked to whether a student graduates from a Steiner school and is the culmination of their school experience from childhood to becoming an adult. It’s often remarked that it is a wonderful privilege to do this type of work with motivated and creative young people. You will be well supported, and we are fortunate to have relatively minimal behaviour issues in our school. So, you can be a teacher!

Humanities (HASS) Teacher Years 8–12

Teach HASS Main Lessons and weekly Humanities across Years 8–12 and Year 11 and 12 Elective lessons.

Main Lessons are extended teaching blocks, taught each morning over several weeks, allowing students and teachers to explore a particular historical period, geographical theme, social issue or area of study in much greater depth. They provide opportunities for rich discussion, research, debate, project work and immersive learning, and are a distinctive and highly valued feature of Steiner education.

Weekly lessons and electives complement the Main Lessons by providing ongoing development of knowledge and skills in single or double periods.

Our school does not participate in WACE subjects; however, the Steiner curriculum is aligned to the WA Curriculum.

About You

You are an educator and leader who is organised and brings warmth, clarity, and inspiration. You understand that senior students need both freedom and guidance, and you can hold the rigour of the task, whilst supporting their individual needs, as they take on new levels of responsibility. You bring:

• Experience working with high school students. Preferably Senior students but that is not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including an above average social emotional intelligence.
• A capacity to mentor both staff and students and a willingness to engage with parents while also being good at keeping your boundaries.
• An openness to working with the principles of Steiner education and supporting the developmental stage of late adolescence.
• Excellent skill, grasp and love of teaching HASS to Years 8 -12 via a thematic/genre-based approach.

Essential Requirements:

• Current TRBWA teacher registration
• Current Working with Children Check
• Right to work in Australia (Please note there is no sponsorship available)

DOE Teachers Welcome

If you’re currently employed by the Department of Education (DOE), this is your chance to broaden your teaching experience. Consider applying for a one-year leave without pay to explore this opportunity risk-free.

How to Apply

Please send your application, including a covering letter, CV, and the names of two referees, to pscemployment@pws.wa.edu.au.

For further information, please email Hayley Spracklen, Head of Campus on hspracklen@pws.wa.edu.au or call the Office on 08 9302 2256.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 17th September, 2026. However, the school retains the right to fill the position before that date or to re-advertise.

“At Parkerville Steiner College, we are committed to promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people and expect all school staff, parents, students, volunteers and visitors to the school to share that commitment.”

Attachments:

• 2026 09 02 Year 12 Project Coordinator & Humanities Teacher.pdf

Application Instructions

You are welcome to contact us for an informal and confidential conversation before applying.

Please submit:

• your resume
• a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, strengths and interest in the position.

Applications should be emailed to pscemployment@pws.wa.edu.au.

For further information, contact:

Hayley Spracklen
Head of School
hspracklen@pws.wa.edu.au
Telephone: (08) 9302 2256