Teacher - Science
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
13 November 2026
Posted 11 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
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
At Girrawheen Senior High School (SHS), we are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences that empower every student to achieve their potential. We believe in developing confident, capable, and community-minded young people and provide a wide range of academic, vocational, sporting, cultural, and leadership opportunities to support every student's pathway to success.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through significant achievements. In 2022, Girrawheen SHS received the WA Education Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. In 2023, the school became a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School and continues to support high-quality teaching practices across Western Australia.
As a culturally diverse Independent Public School, we foster strong relationships, maintain high expectations, and create an inclusive environment where every student is known, valued, and supported. You will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference in the lives of young people
Find out more about our school by visiting www.girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and engaging Science teacher, ideally with the capacity to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Physics and Chemistry, who is passionate about improving student outcomes and inspiring curiosity about the world around us.
The successful applicant will ideally deliver high-quality, inclusive Science programs that enco…