St Stephen’s School has a vacancy at our Duncraig Campus for a Full Time (1FTE) Home Economics Teacher commencing Term 1 2026 for 12 months initially.

St Stephen’s offers a wide range of courses across the Technologies Learning Area that include Home Economics. Home Economics contexts include food, textiles, as well as the Certificate 2 course in Hospitality.

Suitable applicants will ideally be innovative and highly motivated educators with the ability to provide quality teaching in the Home Economics curriculum area and work effectively as part of a dedicated team. Applicants should have a passion for their curriculum area and a deep understanding of instructional strategies to effectively engage students in the learning process. Qualifications and ability to teach Certificate 2 course in Hospitality is highly desirable as well as having currency in this area.

Suitable applicants should be reflective practitioners who actively engage in activities to improve their professional practice. They will ideally possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be collaborative members of the whole school community, embracing the school’s vision, values and strategic directions.

THE ROLE

The successful applicant will need to be able to teach Home Economics Food years 7-12, Textiles 7-10 and Certificate 2 Hospitality.

ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOL and WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU?

St Stephen's School is a Uniting Church School that is Christ centred, student focused and community based.

We live by the values and capabilities we strive to instil in our students, giving staff the opportunity to be creative, to take risks, to have the freedom to explore, to learn and to work with a relational and supportive team that values cutting edge educational ideas and practice.

St Stephen's School has been recognised in The Educator Magazine's 5 -Star Excellence Award, as a National Employer of Choice in 2021, 2023 and 2025. This year we are the only school in Western Australia recognised with this Award.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:

Staff Wellness Initiatives eg Annual Staff Expo and Wellness Day

Novated leasing and salary packaging

Staff Discount on School Fees

Long Service Leave after 7 years

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the Selection Criteria (below) for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. Please ensure you read the position description (available on our Website) prior to submitting an application.

More details and Job Description available on our Website - https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/

Your application must include all 3 sections:

Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School

Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages

Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your Covering letter and Statement into one document)

Selection Criteria (each point to be addressed)

Education and Training

Appropriate teaching qualifications and current registration with Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)

Hold a current Work With Children card

Equivalent qualification to the course you are delivering, or evidence of skills and knowledge required for each unit delivering

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

Currency in Certificate 2 Hospitality

Personal Attributes and Values

Evidence of keeping up to date with industry for UOC’s

Experience in and a preparedness to contribute to the School’s camping, retreat and extra-curricular programs.

High levels of skill in teaching, with a willingness to innovate in order to find better practices

An excellent knowledge of contemporary educational issues and directions especially in his/her learning area

Skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum

Highly developed skills in the application of technology as a learning, teaching and management tool

An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth

Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School.

CLOSING DATE

Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 9am.

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date

NOTE: Interviews will be held the week commencing 20th October 2025