Teacher - The Arts

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

At Girrawheen Senior High School (SHS), we are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences that empower every student to achieve their potential. We believe in developing confident, capable, and community-minded young people and provide a wide range of academic, vocational, sporting, cultural, and leadership opportunities to support every student's pathway to success.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through significant achievements. In 2022, Girrawheen SHS received the WA Education Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. In 2023, the school became a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School and continues to support high-quality teaching practices across Western Australia.

As a culturally diverse Independent Public School, we foster strong relationships, maintain high expectations, and create an inclusive environment where every student is known, valued, and supported. You will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be a highly motivated and engaging teacher with a passion for Visual Arts education and a commitment to student success.

The successful applicant should deliver engaging and inclusive Visual Arts programs that inspire students to explore, create, and critically respond to artworks and artistic practices. They should have contemporary pedagogical approaches, effective classroom management, and a commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and with varying learning needs.

The ability to teach across a range of secondary year levels is highly desirable. Experience teaching senior secondary Visual Arts courses and preparing students for exhibitions, competitions, and community-based arts initiatives will be highly regarded.

• Deliver high-quality Visual Arts programs aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Differentiate teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Use student achievement data to inform planning and improve learning outcomes.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive learning environments.
• Work collaboratively within the Arts Learning Area and contribute to whole-school priorities.
• Participate in professional learning and reflective practice to continually improve teaching effectiveness.

The successful applicant will ideally be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the wider community. They should contribute to a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supporting the school's commitment to improving outcomes for all students.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dee Karman, Deputy Principal on (08) 9247 0555 or emailing deepal.shah@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Barbara Newton on 0475 966 856 and/or email Barbara.Newton@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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1064809

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, 9 November 2026

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