Secondary Teacher of English

Courage Starts Here.
At Penrhos, we believe in limitless possibilities – where curiosity leads to discovery and learning is an adventure. We are seeking an experienced and passionate English Teacher to join our vibrant Secondary School team from Term 4, 2026. This role is being offered as a full-time opportunity, with the potential for permanency. 

Your role in the adventure: 
CREATE – Design rich, meaningful English classroom experiences that ignite imagination and sharpen critical thinking. 
BLAZE – Teach English from Years 7 to 12, including at ATAR level, with strong curriculum knowledge and creativity. 
SOAR – Empower student voice and foster authentic engagement in the classroom. 
EMBRACE – Be part of a warm, collaborative team that finds the fun in each day, values student agency and innovates together.  
IMPACT – Inspire students to explore identity, culture and the power of language to make a difference to themselves and their world. 

What you bring: 

• A Bachelor of Education or equivalent teaching qualification. 

• Expertise in teaching English and / or Literature across Years 7–12, including ATAR level. 

• Current TRBWA registration and Working with Children Check. 

• A commitment to our values of Embrace, Create, Soar, Blaze, Impact. 

• A passion for student wellbeing and a strong commitment to child safety. 

The following essential criteria must be addressed with evidence in your cover letter:

• Ability to employ engaging, phase appropriate delivery methods in teaching Secondary School English and / or Literature from Year 7 to 12.

• Significant demonstrated excellence in teaching English based on the Western Australian Curriculum, and Year 11 and/or 12 ATAR.

• Ability to integrate technology into curriculum delivery to provide opportunity for students to develop 21st Century Skills.

• An academic record which demonstrates an ability to foster personal best and the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.

• A willingness and ability to contribute to the co-curricular programs that run at the College.

Why join Penrhos?

• Supportive & collegial work environment

• A competitive salary package and generous leave provisions.

• Exceptional professional learning opportunities.

• Generous staff benefits including Wellbeing Day, child-care support on Professional Learning days, free onsite parking, free flu vaccinations and where applicable, staff tuition discounts.

Applications close: 8 am, Tuesday 21 July 2026

Apply via Seek or email: ************@penrhos.wa.edu.au

For more details, visit the Penrhos College careers page.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

No agency calls please.  Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.

Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.