Teacher - Science
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
1 September 2026
Posted 17 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Mount Lawley Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
180.5
133.2 teaching · 47.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,041
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
41%
Girls vs boys
1,023 girls · 1,018 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Science Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Founded in 1955, Mount Lawley Senior High School (SHS) is located 5 kilometres from the Perth CBD. It comprises three sub-schools; Years 7 to 12. It hosts a Gifted and Talented Languages program, a Specialist Visual and Performing Arts program, a Music program and the innovative Aboriginal Excellence Program. The school offers a breadth of curriculum choices and has a rich history of student success and achievement.
A major strength of the school is its strong links and partnerships with parents and the broader community. All staff at Mount Lawley SHS are committed to the provision of learning programs that cater for all post-school destinations including university, State Training Providers and employment.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.lawley.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants should have a focus on high performance and high care and will ideally display professional knowledge, practical application and understanding of the curriculum from Years 7 to 12. A demonstrated ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Physics and Chemistry is desirable. Suitable applicants will ideally embrace and commit to the school’s Ethos and Vision. They should be expert in engaging students and provide a learning environment that facilitates students at all levels achieving their full potent…