Secondary Humanities Teacher

We are an equal opportunity employer promoting leadership development, timely innovation, an inspiring work environment, professional development and workplace safety.

If you are supportive of the Christian ethos of the College, student engagement for learning, personal excellence and are community centred, we invite you to consider a career with us.

Lake Joondalup Baptist College seeks to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Humanities educator who believes all students can be successful. The successful candidate will have the qualifications and personal qualities needed to welcome, inspire and teach students effectively and competently as they implement the Australian Curriculum.

This is a full time position commencing in January 2027.

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful applicant must have the capacity to build effective relationships with students, staff and parents to enhance student wellbeing and outcomes. Essential criteria for this role include:

• A practicing Christian and active member of a church, with a commitment to modelling Christian values within the school community;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive relationships, engage the wider community, and work effectively within a team;
• Highly skilled in teaching Humanities to students in Years 7-12, with expertise in Senior Secondary (Years 10-12) Humanities essential;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the innovative use of technology in the classroom to enhance learning and engagement;
• Skilled in developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum, with a strong understanding of contemporary educational practices in Humanities teaching;
• Highly developed administrative and organizational skills with the proven ability to manage resources, marking, and prioritise to meet deadlines; and
• Genuine interest in and ability to build rapport with students of varying ages and backgrounds, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

This position is only open to applicants who have the right to work in Australia.

How to apply: Please visit the employment section of our website by clicking  "Apply". The Duty Statement for this position can be found under "Current Employment Opportunities" which details the duties of the position and the application process.

(Please ensure applications are submitted as outlined in the Duty Statement).

Applications close: 4pm, 5 October 2026.

All applicants will receive a return email confirming that their application has been received. If you have not received this email within two days of sending your application, please contact Human Resources on 9300 7444.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Please note: In accordance with the ethos of the College, the College will comply with the requirements of the Child Safe Standards as initiated by the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations WA.

Lake Joondalup Baptist College is fully committed to the protection of children. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening.

https://www.ljbc.wa.edu.au