Teacher – Home Economics – Hospitality

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

Applecross Senior High School's (SHS) goal is to encourage young people to achieve their potential through the value and enjoyment of learning. We aim to widen students' horizons by presenting a diverse, relevant, and contemporary curriculum that prepares them to thrive in an ever-changing society. The curriculum reflects our desire for students to become responsible and flexible thinkers, well prepared for the challenges ahead.

We offer an innovative curriculum with a range of study options for senior students, including a full tertiary entrance program and a variety of vocational courses.

At Applecross SHS we take pride in fostering a positive learning environment that prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing society. Our contemporary curriculum is recognised for excellence, and our students consistently achieve high academic results. We aim to encourage young people to realise their potential through the enjoyment of learning while preparing them to be responsible, flexible thinkers.

We are dedicated to fostering a leadership culture that empowers every staff member to grow and lead. Our commitment to building leadership capabilities is reflected in our supportive environment, which encourages professional growth and leadership at all levels. To support this, we provide the Future Leaders Framework, along with mentorship, coaching, and numerous opportunities for career advancement and leadership.

Roles at our school include Head of Learning Area, Second in Charge, Teacher in Charge, Year Coordinator and Program Coordinator. Additionally, there are many more leadership opportunities available as our school continues to grow.

Find out more about our school by visiting Applecross Senior High School or Schools Online.

The Role

Applecross SHS is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Home Economics and Hospitality teacher who ideally is proactive, passionate, and able to collaborate effectively within a team. The successful applicant should ideally have high expectations, a strong commitment to excellence, and use diverse teaching methods to create and maintain a positive, engaging classroom environment. Applicants who show flexibility and adaptability, especially in applying differentiated instruction and explicit teaching strategies, will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant should display strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to promote the school’s values and priorities. Building positive relationships with students and a passion for shaping their futures are highly regarded. The role iideally requires a performance-driven, evidence-based approach to decision-making.

The position includes teaching Home Economics subjects from Years 8 to 12, and with responsibility for delivering Certificate II in Hospitality. The successful applicant ideally must either hold a Certificate II in Hospitality or demonstrate current industry experience. Additionally, applicants ideally should hold either the Certificate IV in TAE, TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set, TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set, or TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set, to be able to train and assess in any VET context independently.

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10 August 2026

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