Teacher of Humanities

Teacher of Humanities

Fixed Term | Full-Time 1.0FTE
Long Service Leave Cover – Term 1, 2027

Swan Valley Anglican Community School is a vibrant co-educational school offering high-quality holistic education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Located in the heart of the picturesque Swan Valley in Aveley, our school community has grown steadily since its establishment in 2006 and now supports approximately 1,500 students.

In 2025, Swan Valley Anglican Community School has been named the recipient of two prestigious national awards for 2025: The Educator Australia 5-Star Innovative Schools 2025 and The 2025 National ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leaders) Leadership Award.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Humanities to join our dynamic Secondary School team for a fixed-term long service leave cover position during Term 1, 2027.

Reporting to the Head of Humanities, the successful candidate will be an innovative educator with a proven ability to engage and inspire students across Years 7-10, delivering a high-quality, future-focused Humanities curriculum. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and enthusiastic department committed to academic excellence and student growth.

As part of our Secondary School community, you will create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that develop students' understanding of history, geography, civics and citizenship, and the broader social sciences. You will foster critical thinking, inquiry, literacy development, and a deeper understanding of the world, while supporting students to achieve their personal best.

About You

You are a compassionate and organised educator who brings:

·        Experience teaching Humanities across Years 7 to 10.
·        Strong knowledge of the Western Australian Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum.
·        The ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centred learning programs.
·        Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
·        A commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student wellbeing.
·        The ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic and supportive department.
·        Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
·        Willingness to support the Mission, Vision and Ethos and Core Values of Swan Valley Anglican Community School

Why Join Us?

·         Be part of a vibrant and supportive school community.
·         Make a lasting impact on student wellbeing and development.
·         Work in a values-driven environment that prioritises compassion, excellence, and inclusion.

How to Apply
Please visit our website to access the Duties and Responsibilities Statement and Employment Application Form: https://www.svacs.wa.edu.au/about/employment

Your application should include:

·         A cover letter addressed to the Principal outlining your interest and suitability
·         Curriculum Vitae
·         Proof of Teaching Registration
·         Proof of Working with Children Check (or application)
·         Names and contact details of three (3) referees
·         Completed Employment Application Form (from our website)

Both experienced and newly qualified graduates are encouraged to apply.  

Applications close: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 4.00pm

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date.

Applications are to be emailed to: ••••@svacs.wa.edu.au

or marked confidential and posted to:

Human Resource Coordinator,
Locked Bag 2,
Ellenbrook WA 6069

Swan Valley Anglican Community School is an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe school.

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