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At Penrhos, we believe in breaking through barriers and empowering individuals to forge their own path. With a commitment to no ceilings, we encourage you to reach new heights and unleash your full potential. Here, you'll find an innovative and dynamic environment where collaboration and teamwork are celebrated, and where your unique contributions are valued and recognised.
We understand that excellence lies within each individual and as a leading Western Australian school, we are dedicated to nurturing and developing your expertise. You'll have access to a range of professional experiences and activities directly relevant to education, ensuring continuous growth and enrichment.
But it's not just about work; we also prioritise your wellbeing and happiness. Our cooperative and supportive culture creates a nurturing community where finding the fun is encouraged. With additional leave provisions, including extra-long weekends and a dedicated staff wellbeing day, you'll have the opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate.
Join us at Penrhos College where every day is an adventure, and together we'll be a force for good. Take the courageous step and embark on an exciting journey that will shape lives and make a lasting impact.
Current Vacancies
Head of Mathematics, Commencing Semester 2 2026, Max Term (2 years) Full-time
Penrhos College has an exciting leadership opportunity for someone with a vision for excellence in Mathematics and innovation in teaching practices commencing Semester 2, 2026
The Head of Department (Mathematics) plays a key role in the development and implementation of innovative academic programs and provision of high-quality tuition within the College. We aim to provide students with a wide range of opportunities to achieve their academic potential.
The Head of Department will lead a dynamic team of passionate teachers and oversee the development, management, and regular review of an exciting, future-focused curriculum in the Secondary School. As a leader within the College, the Head of Department will collaborate with peers and the College’s Senior Leadership team to support the College’s vision and future direction.
The load distribution for this 1.0 FTE position will be 0.4 FTE for Head of Department duties and 0.6 FTE Teaching.
As part of our Strategic Direction, we aim to provide our girls with learning adventures where they explore their passions and realise their full potential. Our students are at the centre of all we do. We aim to ignite and guide courageous, curious and passionate rebels who challenge convention for the greater good.
The successful applicant will have:
- A Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Post Graduate Diploma of Education
- Current Teacher Registration Board of WA Membership including a Working with Children card (WWC)
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values and four key commitments.
- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment.
Please address the following selection criteria in your cover letter:
- Provide instructional and innovative pedagogical leadership for a team that reflects student-centred, and future-focussed practices.
- Ensure the Mathematics curriculum is delivered at the highest level to support each student achieving their personal best.
- Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a team of staff to achieve their personal best.
- Academic accountability including year 7 to 12 scope and sequence, curriculum planning documents, assessment schedules and tasks and reviewing of data to support student progress and performance.
- Demonstrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competence and the ability to integrate ICT into the Mathematics learning environment.
For further details, please view the position statement.
Applications close at 8am Wednesday 18 March 2026
Interviews may commence prior to this date.
ON OFFER
- Be part of a progressive and dynamic school environment
- Significant professional learning opportunities
- Mentoring from dedicated and experienced leaders
- Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities
- Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day and three Boarders’ Long Weekends.
- Excellent working environment
- Free onsite parking, free flu vaccinations and, where applicable, staff tuition discounts.
HOW TO APPLY
Your application must include:
- Cover letter and Selection Criteria: Please address the selection criteria in your cover letter; stating why you are applying for the position and providing your contact details. (Maximum 2 pages).
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.
Grounds Person, Permanent Full-time
The College is looking for a flexible and team orientated Grounds Person to join our team. This permanent, full-time role will see you assisting with the maintenance of the College grounds with duties including:
- Mowing and maintenance of turf areas
- Reticulation maintenance and replacements
- Weed spraying
- Planting, pruning and shaping of garden beds and trees
- Assisting with the set up of sporting events, including line marking
- Driving of the College bus fleet when necessary
Previous experience will be required for this role.
This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) role working Monday to Friday from 6:20am to 3:00pm.
The successful applicant will have:
- Current WA Class C Drivers License
- Current MR or HR driver’s license – or the wiliness to obtain one
- Current Chemical Application license (WA Pest Management Technician License) is desirable, however not essential.
- A current Working with Children’ check (WWC) and National Police Clearance or the ability to obtain.
- Commitment to the College’s Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.
Applications close 8am on Monday 30 March 2026
Interviews may commence prior to this date.
For further details, please view the position statement.
How to Apply:
Your application must include:
- Cover letter and Selection Criteria (max. 2 pages) stating why you are applying for the position and addressing the essential experience selection criteria listed on the Position Statement; demonstrating your suitability for the role. Please include your contact details.
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.
Your application must be submitted as one document via email (applications@penrhos.wa.edu.au).
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and where they are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and other harm. We are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child-safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies.
Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
Important Collection Notice for Job Applicants
Child Protection Program and Child Safe Policy
