Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 4 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Balcatta Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
123.2
79.4 teaching · 43.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,088
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
55%
Girls vs boys
554 girls · 534 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) 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.
Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the northern suburbs of Perth. As an Independent Public School, we make decisions at the local level to ensure our students have opportunities for success and to better meet the needs of our school community. We have a long and rich history of providing students with an inclusive and enriching educational experience, embracing diversity and valuing difference. Our teachers and support staff know their students and are committed to creating a positive, engaging learning experiences where students can achieve their full potential.
Suitable applicants will join a friendly, collaborative and professional learning community where achievement and personal development is promoted.
Find out more about our school by visiting balcattashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking to appoint dedicated and passionate HASS teachers to join our school.
The desired applicants will ideally display professional knowledge, practices, and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school HASS curriculum and have proven success working with students across a range of ability levels.
The desired applicants should have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents and the wider communi…