Work for Us

Governor Stirling Senior High School has a proud history of academic and sporting excellence based on an educational experience that promotes respect, hard work, and achievement. Our students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment responsive to their abilities and learning style. Our experienced teachers encourage students to imagine the possibilities, create opportunities and achieve their dreams.

To enrich the learning experience of each child, we offer a suite of programs, including Gifted & Talented, Specialist Engineering, Specialist Arts Media, and Specialist Australian Rules Football and school-based programs in Academic Extension, Netball, Music, and nationally accredited vocational certifications. Rebuilt in 2012, today our students have access to a $63 million-dollar state-of-the-art school campus, specialist teachers and links to various tertiary and industry bodies.

Find out more about our school by visiting govo.wa.edu.au or Schools Online: https://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4020&pageID=SO01

Employee Benefits

Working for the Department of Education, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. https://www.education.wa.edu.au/benefits-and-support

Applying

To work with us, you must:

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
• Consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department’s Screening Unit.

Application Instructions: How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents.

Your application should include:

• A statement demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• It is recommended that you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
• For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
• Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
• For technical support when submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Selection Process

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

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