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Job Title


Teacher - Home Economics


Company : Department of Education, Western Australia


Location : Mount Barker, Western Australia


Created : 2025-11-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency. Mount Barker Community College is a proud Independent Public School with a long history of strong community connections and success for our students. We pride ourselves on supporting personal excellence in our students through quality teaching and we are active in seeking opportunities for enrichment through clubs, camps, excursions and community service. The goal of building a strong community underpins our activities to involve parents and community members in supporting our students'' learning both in and beyond our college. We promote a friendly, welcoming environment to ensure our school is a great place to be. Find out more about our school by visiting www.mountbarkercommunitycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.The RoleThe successful applicant will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school Home Economics curriculum. As part of this role, you will engage and build productive working relationships with students and be involved collaboratively with your colleagues. Additionally, you will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. Recent experience teaching across a range of Home Economics subject areas, and the ability to deliver Certificate courses or available to be upskilled will be highly regarded. With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. Ideally, you will challenge conventional practices to provide successful outcomes for students and continually reflect on their own practices to enhance performance. The ability to adapt with and utilise technology within the Home Economics learning area would be highly regarded.Professional Benefits12 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks vacation leave (school holidays)Subsidised accommodation where applicableFree relocationFind out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leanne Prior, Principal on 9851 5800 or emailing [email protected] and DiversityWe 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.Eligibilityhold 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; andconsent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Educations Screening Unit before you start.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:A statement of up to five (5) 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.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Departments Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.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 Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Applications close:4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1005167Suitable 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr