St Mark’s is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school of the Anglican Schools Commission, that provides a high quality, inclusive, caring Anglican education. The School is a centre of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care, worship, and service. St Mark's aims to foster growth in character and to develop a set of values and skills by teaching and example in an Anglican setting, through all aspects of School life.

St Mark’s is a values-driven organisation and staff act according to the stated values of Respect, Knowledge, Confidence, Responsibility, and Community. The School motto is Seek Truth and Wisdom.

We require an excellent and enthusiastic Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) Teacher for an ongoing contract starting in January 2026. This is a full-time position.

We are looking for candidates with an outstanding ability to teach HaSS across our Middle and Senior Schools.

Selection Criteria

Lesson Planning and Delivery: Demonstrated ability to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and rigorous HaSS courses according to WA Curriculum guidelines that are tailored to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students. A clear understanding of current pedagogical approaches and practices is expected. Competency in SEQTA and Microsoft 365 is highly desirable.

Classroom Management: Proven experience in maintaining an organised, positive, and stimulating classroom environment that fosters learning and student engagement.

Marking and Assessment: Commitment to timely and accurate completion of all marking and assessment tasks, reflecting an understanding of SCSA Achievement Standards and the value of targeted feedback.

Role Modelling and Cultural Promotion: Ability to serve as a positive role model by promoting the School's values, fostering a respectful and inclusive culture, and upholding professional conduct.

Resource Development and Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in developing innovative teaching resources and willingness to collaborate with fellow staff members in sharing and implementing best practices.

Professional Development and Engagement: Commitment to ongoing professional development, active participation in cocurricular activities, and eagerness to contribute to the broader school community.

Communication, Organisational, and Interpersonal Skills: Strong skills in these areas, reflecting an ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff, manage time and responsibilities, and foster positive relationships within the school community.

Christian Ethos and Child-safe School guidelines: all staff are expected to support the Anglican ethos of the School and behave in a way that follows our Child-safe School guidelines.

Our ideal candidates will demonstrate:

Intellectual strength.

Professional integrity and a passion for education.

Positive support for the Anglican identity of the School.

Understanding of key educational issues.

Empathy with, and understanding of, young people.

Commitment to pastoral care coupled with a knowledge of social issues that affect young people.

Effective communication skills when dealing with a broad range of people.

An ability to work as part of a team.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Energy and a sense of humour.

What we will offer you:

17.5% leave loading, payable in December

Free parking

Discounted health insurance

A full job description can be obtained from our website.

Applications close at 9am on 19 September 2025, we reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please submit your CV and Covering Letter through Seek. If you have any questions, please contact Miranda Weaver for a confidential discussion [email protected]

About St Mark’s Anglican Community School

St Mark’s promotes a positive work environment and culture to attract and retain high quality staff by fostering professionalism, commitment, loyalty, Christian values, a high standard of pastoral care, and by providing above Award conditions.

St Mark’s employs more than 230 full and part-time teachers, supported by Education Assistants, music tutors and administrative, grounds and maintenance staff. Teaching staff salaries are paid under the Anglican Schools Commission Incorporated Western Australian Agreement 2019, as approved by the FairWork Commission, in accordance with training and experience. Non-teaching staff are employed under appropriate Award conditions to which over Award payments are applied.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate support for the School’s Anglican Identity as well as the extra-curricular life of the School.

St Mark's is committed to being a child-safe organisation.

Privacy Statement

In applying to provide your services, you will be providing St Mark’s with personal information, e.g. your name and address or information contained on your resume. This information will be collected in order to assess your application and may be stored for 12 months. We may also make notes and prepare a confidential report in respect of your application. Access to this information may be available to you if you ask the School for it. We will not disclose this information to a third party without your consent.