Teacher - English
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 10 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
202.5
151.3 teaching · 51.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,303
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
67%
Girls vs boys
1,131 girls · 1,172 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
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
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest and fastest growing secondary schools in Western Australia, with more than 2,400 students across Years 7 to 12, approximately 180 teaching staff and 70 support staff. Now in our tenth year, we have grown quickly in both size and reputation while holding to our commitment to Excellence Everywhere. We draw students from diverse cultural, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds into a learning environment built on high expectations, aspiration and achievement.
Harrisdale SHS was named one of four state finalists for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) in the WA Education Awards in both 2025 and 2026. That recognition reflects strong academic performance, high-impact teaching and a genuine commitment to …