Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25kms south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and forms part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023, and presently has Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 cohorts.

Each year the school adds to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.

The Role

The successful applicant should deliver the school curriculum in a way that promotes strong student engagement, progress, and achievement. We are seeking a teacher who models evidence based planning and instructional practice to support the learning needs of all students. The Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) should support the development of programs that enhance 21st century learning.

In addition, the successful applicant should be motivated to work within a team environment and support the development of a positive culture within a foundation learning area. As a foundation school, the ability of staff to be flexible and adaptable in line with changing conditions is important.

The successful applicant will ideally be committed to supporting the development of programs that are relevant, engaging and cater for the learning of all students. The Teacher - HASS should work collaboratively with all staff and the broader school community to create conditions where high expectations and high-quality teaching thrive. The successful applicant would support the development of positive social relationships and utilize the flexible learning spaces within our learning environment to personalise learning for students thereby creating an environment which fosters curiosity, enhances creativity and engenders critical thinking.

Global Studies takes a holistic focus on humanities, social sciences and languages. Working in collaboration with the Global Studies team, the successful applicant should have a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum to deliver engaging and relevant units of work resulting in deep learning. Experience in the teaching of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Economics is desirable.

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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