Teacher - English
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
1 September 2026
Posted 18 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Esperance Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
104.2
63.4 teaching · 40.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
761
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
389 girls · 372 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 4 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Esperance Senior High School (SHS) offers a comprehensive secondary education from Year 7 to 12 and provides a range of curriculum subject choices and exciting extracurricular activities.
The school has a reputation for providing strong academic and vocational programs and for offering a wide choice of courses to meet a variety of student learning needs. Students consistently achieve to a high level in a variety of programs, including final Year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway results.
Esperance lies on the South-East of Western Australia, some 730 kilometres from Perth. The town has won awards for its stunning natural environment and is one of Western Australia’s best kept tourist secrets.
Find out more about our school by visiting esperanceshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Find out more about living and working in Esperance by viewing the video below.
The Role
As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student. Actively engaging in both the school and wider community, you will reflect thoughtfully on your teaching practices and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation.
We seek motivated applicants with a passion for teaching English at the secondary level, possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as an English tea…