Teacher - Students At Educational Risk
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
17 September 2026
Posted 9 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Girrawheen Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
55.8
37.3 teaching · 18.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
458
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
43%
Girls vs boys
205 girls · 253 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Students at Educational Risk Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Girrawheen Senior High School (SHS), we believe strong relationships, high expectations and quality teaching are fundamental to improving student outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference in the lives of young people by helping them build the skills, confidence and motivation needed to thrive throughout their secondary education and beyond.
Find out more about our school by visiting girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Girrawheen SHS is seeking passionate and dedicated teachers to join our team in a Year 7 Generalist Teacher role supporting students at educational risk. This is a rewarding opportunity for an educator who is committed to improving outcomes for students who require additional academic, social and emotional support to successfully transition to secondary school.
The suitable applicants would teach Year 7 students across English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), and Science. These students are typically working below year-level expectations and require highly effective teaching practices, targeted intervention, and a strong focus on relationship building to support engagement, attendance and achievement.
Applicants with a primary teaching background are strongly encouraged to apply…