Secondary Humanities (HASS) / English Teacher

About ACC Southlands

Australian Christian College (ACC) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.

ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries (CEM), with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia. 

ACC Southlands is a growing school community located in the beautiful city of Albany. There are approximately 300 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 on-campus with a further 740 students from Pre-primary to Year 12 in our Distance Education cohort. Although we are growing rapidly, we are focused on sustainably stewarding God’s creation and we have a heart that all students will be well known, well loved, and well taught. See a video of the Principal giving insight into the school here. 

For more information about CEM read our Employee Value Proposition.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified Secondary Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) / English Teacher to join our team at ACC Southlands.

The successful applicant will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences, fostering positive relationships with students and contributing to the Christian culture of the College.

The role involves teaching Secondary HASS and English, with specific year levels and teaching responsibilities determined according to the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.

The position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for identity, rights to work in Australia, and child protection in accordance with CEM policy.

This full time role is due to start Term 1 2027.

About you

• Have appropriate qualifications and experience teaching Secondary Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and/or English, with the ability to teach across Years 7–12 highly regarded.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and the ability to plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences.
• Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to develop students' critical thinking, literacy, communication and analytical skills.
• Be able to display the capacity to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Be able to receive feedback on your teaching and implement changes.
• Be supportive of an explicit instruction approach to teaching, based in a knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Be able to effectively plan for, collect and analyse educational data, then devise appropriate strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent teaching as described by the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Have an active Christian faith, suitable tertiary qualifications and registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA), or be eligible for registration.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one).

• Work within a school leadership that has a clear Christian vision and a strong Christian culture
• Competitive salary package (including salary packaging options)
• Employee benefits including EAP
• Play an active part in growing the school and providing quality Christian care to students.