Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Dianella Secondary College (SC), situated in Perth's northern suburbs, is a rich and vibrant multi-cultural environment that has a long history of producing successful and committed community members. Our students have access to a varied curriculum that affords them the opportunity to explore and develop their own individual talents and passions.
We provide engaging courses across all Learning Areas from Year 7 to Year 12 in the Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Science, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Technology and Enterprise. Our college holds a state-of-the-art Hospitality facility, Performing Arts Centre, and a multimillion-dollar Innovation Centre scheduled for opening 2025. Dianella SC also offers an extensive music program where students can join instrumental ensembles and singing groups.
Our specialist STEM Academy Pathway is an innovative and integrated approach to learning by combining key elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Our Soccer Academy welcomes students with a passion for soccer. We aim to develop students into confident community members by expanding their skills and knowledge in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Dianella SC's Aboriginal Education Program is a dedicated initiative aimed at fostering cultural inclusivity, educational equity, and community engagement. Our program is designed to support the aspirations of Aboriginal students while enriching the entire school community with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture.
We are evolving from our academic values of Create, Inspire, and Achieve and our behavioural values of Calm, Care, and Respect. As we move forward, we will embrace the new Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values of CARE (Calm, Achieve, Respect, Engage). This transition honours our history while paving the way for a brighter future.
As an English Teacher you will ideally deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. You should ideally be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning.
We place high value on your strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community. Building positive relationships with students and fostering a passion for creating positive futures aligns seamlessly with our shared values and culture.
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.
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.
- 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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
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 three (3) 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.
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH954397
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, 24 March 2025
