Secondary English/Humanities & Social Sciences Teacher

Create Your Impact in 2027 

Great Southern Grammar is growing its 2027 Secondary teaching team and invites applications from excellent teachers in English/Humanities & Social Sciences.

We are looking for teachers with strong subject knowledge, high expectations and the ability to help young people connect rigorous learning with purpose. Applicants should possess the ability to bring ideas, evidence, place  and contemporary issues to life across relevant year levels and courses.

The opportunity 

You will plan and deliver challenging, inclusive learning; use assessment and feedback to improve progress; create a safe and purposeful classroom; and contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School. You will collaborate on curriculum, moderation and student support and build constructive partnerships with students and families. 

• Design well-sequenced learning that develops knowledge, skills, curiosity and confidence. 
• Use assessment and feedback purposefully and support students with varied learning needs and aspirations. 
• Create a safe, respectful and academically purposeful classroom culture. 
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, moderation, student support and professional practice. 
• Contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the Secondary School and the wider GSG community. 

What you will bring 

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current or provisional TRBWA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencement. 
• Strong knowledge of the Western Australian curriculum and, where relevant, WACE course requirements, assessment and moderation. 
• The ability to plan, teach, assess and refine engaging programs that support diverse learners and high achievement. 
• A commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, academic growth and safe, respectful learning environments. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a professional approach to colleagues, students, families and the wider community. 
• A collaborative, reflective and flexible approach, with a clear commitment to child safety and the values of the School. 
• A Working with Children Check, satisfactory National Police History Check, valid First Aid certification and mandatory-reporting training, or capacity to satisfy these requirements before commencement. 

Experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers are encouraged to apply. Senior course experience will be considered in relation to the needs of each appointment. 

Why join Great Southern Grammar? 

• A welcoming, values-driven and student-focused professional community. 
• Professional learning, coaching and development opportunities relevant to the appointment. 
• Salary-packaging options, a deferred salary scheme, staff tuition-fee discounts and an Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility and School arrangements. 
• A spacious waterfront campus, onsite parking and the lifestyle opportunities of Albany and the Great Southern Region. 
• A School-provided laptop and opportunities to contribute to the wider learning, pastoral and co-curricular life of GSG. 

About Great Southern Grammar 

Great Southern Grammar is a vibrant independent Christian co-educational day and boarding school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Grounded in Christian values and guided by our vision to Create YOUR impact, our community is shaped by Respect, Integrity, Courage and Compassion. Our 144-acre campus adjoins Oyster Harbour in Albany, creating a distinctive place to work, learn and belong. 

How to apply 

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• Include an up-to-date CV and a concise cover letter outlining subject areas, year levels, senior courses, and teaching impact. 
• Applications close: 4.00pm AWST Sunday 06 September 2026. 

Questions 

For questions specific to the role please contact the Deputy Principal – Head of Teaching and Learning, Ms Emma Franklin via email emma.franklin@gsg.wa.edu.au or telephone 0428 425 609. 

Our commitment 

Great Southern Grammar is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to protecting children and maintaining a child-safe environment. Successful applicants must satisfy child-protection screening, adhere to the School’s child-protection policies and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Applicants must be Australian citizens or hold a current visa that permits them to work in Australia.