Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 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 CLC has developed strong, innovative partnerships with its local primary schools and community organisations. A commitment to the College’s emphasis on high impact teaching, outstanding pastoral care and positive student and staff well-being is desirable, as well as active promotion of the College’s values and vision of success for all students. Coastal Lakes College located in Lakelands, a south-western suburb of Perth in the City of Mandurah, opened in 2019 and caters for students across Years 7 to 12. We are a fast growing, innovative and fully comprehensive secondary college which also includes an Inclusive Education hub for students with moderate to severe disabilities. All successful applicants appointed to Coastal Lakes College are united in their commitment to inclusion, to building meaningful connections with students and colleagues and believe that every student can achieve success with quality teaching, care and support. Find out more about our school by visiting or The Role Coastal Lakes College is an Independent Public School (IPS) seeking to appoint dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic teacher passionate about teaching Year 11 and 12 students in our Vocational Education Pathway Program. The successful candidate will ideally have credentials in teaching Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and be passionate about teaching Career and Enterprise (Year 11 to 12) and Applied Information Technology. Knowledge and skills in the delivery of Certifcate based courses and a Certficate 4 in Workplace Training and Assessment qualification is desirable but not essential. The succcessful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and be genuinely motivated and driven to be join a dynamic team, committed to supporting Senior School students to achieve their goals and aspirations within our coveted Vocational Directions Pathway Program. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment in alignment with our college vision of success for all students. The recommended applicant will ideally have high standards of professionalism and will ideally embrace opportunities for collaboration within the College community and network schools. The successful applicant will ideally be student and relationship focused, innovative and motivated, and have a strong capacity to work collaboratively in team environments. Applicants should possess the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to develop and implement an engaging and relevant Senior School curriculum under the leadership and support of the Head of Learning (HOLA) HASS. Teaching background and experience across lower school HASS contexts and the ability to share knowledge and teaching experiences within senior school HASS courses across the General and Foundation pathway is advantageous, but not essential. As a dedicated practitioner you should have commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection to ongoing improvements in your professional practce. Another key attribute required in this role is to ideally have the ability to create positive environments conducive to learning and to differentiate educational opportunities that are purposeful and relevant, catering for different student learning needs. You should model highly effective teaching, learning and assessment principles such as explicit instruction, formative assessment and utlise a variety of instructional strategies to maximise student lengagement and earning outcomes. The College culture is focused on positive staff well-being, professional growth and development for all and working together as a whole-school community to achieve successful outcomes for every student. 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 . Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sonia.Soltoggio, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9583 2800 or email During the school holidays, please contact Sonia Soltoggio on 0409 993 942. 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 for more details. Eligibility To work with us, you must: hold an eligible . 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 . apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Application Instructions NEW Application Process This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below. You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process. Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement. Step 2: Complete the CV template with: Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge Professional Engagement Step 3: Submit Your Application Online Click ‘Apply for Job’ Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel. Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application. 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 Department’s 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 Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1026125 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 Thursday, 12 February 2026