Teacher - English

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026

At Eaton Community College (CC), our motto of "Encouraging, Caring, and Challenging" thrives at the heart of our educational philosophy, reflecting our commitment to supporting both staff and students.

We believe that every member of our community should feel valued and safe, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Whether you inspire young minds in the classroom, provide essential behind-the-scenes support, or build strong connections with our school community, your role will be crucial in shaping our students' futures. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can grow, learn, and succeed.

Eaton CC is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled English teacher to join our committed and collaborative team. We are a growing school with a strong focus on high expectations, positive relationships and evidence-based teaching practices.

Applicants should have a strong understanding of the developmental needs of secondary students and be confident in differentiating the Western Australian Curriculum to meet diverse learning needs. The successful applicant will ideally be an engaging classroom practitioner who creates safe, purposeful and accountable learning environments where students feel supported to improve and thrive.

We are looking for a teacher who builds respectful, positive relationships with students, uses explicit instruction and evidence-based practice, and designs engaging learning experiences that foster strong literacy skills, critical thinking and a genuine love of English. The ability to work collaboratively within a team, contribute to curriculum development and actively engage in reflective practice is essential.

Experience teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English course is highly desirable. Applicants should possess strong classroom management skills, effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusive practices. At Eaton CC, teachers use student performance data, classroom observations and student feedback to continually refine their practice.

As part of our English Learning Area, you will work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality programs, implement consistent assessment practices, and contribute to our whole-school focus on improving student achievement and progress.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Eaton Community College) in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year.

Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school
* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

* Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west…