Innovative Arts & Media Teacher (Yr 7-12) in Saundersfoot

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026. Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only. Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) was the Excellence in Teaching and Learning - Secondary category winner in the 2025 WA Education Awards. We are committed to ensuring every child is on a pathway to success. Through a high-performance culture, and teacher efficacy, we nurture every student's talent. We foster the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes and values they will require for successful ongoing learning and life beyond school. Our teaching and learning programs are designed to be challenging and innovative, stimulating curiosity, creativity and an ability to be reflective, placing students on a pathway that will enable them to realise their aspirations through opportunity.

Of equal importance is our commitment to student health and emotional wellbeing, and the development of their personal sense of global, social and environmental responsibility. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative teaching team with a strong focus on professional growth to sustain a culture of high-quality teaching.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and passionate teacher for Media Arts and Photography, with flexibility to deliver a variety of offerings across the Arts learning area. You would have the opportunity to shape creative curriculum pathways that offer students relevant and engaging learning experiences from Year 7 - 12. The capacity to deliver certificate qualifications is highly valued.

As an Arts teacher, you would deliver a differentiated curriculum that promotes the achievement of all students to reach their potential. The successful applicant will ideally be team-oriented, display excellent interpersonal skills and be able to foster positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, staff and families. You should engage in reflective practice and show commitment to whole-school pedagogical approaches. Effective classroom management, the ability to differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs and promote an environment of active and positive learning are also a strong focus for the position.

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.

You must 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. You must apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 4 June 2026. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH. 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.