Join our Team
Staff at Helena College are experienced, highly skilled professionals who are committed to nurturing and challenging our students. Teachers are assisted by a range of accomplished support staff who work collaboratively to ensure that the College culture and environment is operating at its best in every way.
Why work at Helena College?
Helena College is a non-religious, independent, co-educational school, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in the Perth Hills, 30kms from Perth City.
Across two campuses in Darlington and Glen Forrest, we provide a balanced education, developing the whole child through both inquiry-led and explicit teaching and learning programs as we help prepare students for life beyond Helena College.
Working at Helena College, means you become part of a collaborative community with a commitment to core values and close working relationships between students, staff and families. We also have a demonstrated commitment to teacher and staff professional development, which we regard as central to the practice of lifelong learning.
We believe educating students extends beyond the classroom. We provide a holistic learning program which includes Outdoor Education, camps, sports, arts, clubs and community projects, for students to develop the key cognitive, social and emotional skills they need to flourish and be active members of our broader community.
— Peter Coombs, Principal
Current Opportunities
Education Assistant - Learning Support (Yrs 6 to 12) | Part-time
Commencing Term One, 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic Education Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. This person will assist our teachers by implementing strategies that support the individual learning plans of students in years 6 to 12 and provide tailored assistance to help students engage meaningfully with classroom activities.
Interested Education Assistants can obtain further information about the role here.
Applications close 5pm - 26 December 2025.
Music Tutor | Drums/Percussion Specialist - Part-time
Commencing Term One, 2026
Our instrumental music programs at the Junior School Campus (Darlington) and the Senior School Campus (Glen Forrest) are looking for a percussion specialist to commence in 2026. The Junior School role will be required for Friday drum lessons for students in Years 3 to 5, while our Senior School (Years 6 to 12) has more flexibility on the roster for percussion students. For information on the Junior School role, please email rwatson@helena.wa.edu.au, or contact rfishleigh@helena.wa.edu.au for the Senior School role. Interested music tutors are welcome to consider applying for both roles.
Applications should include a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae of no more than four (4) pages: How to Apply
Applications should include a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae of no more than four (4) pages:
- Full name, address and contact details
- Details of academic qualifications or experience
- Career history including past and current roles
- Contact details for three referees
- Any other additional relevant information
All new employees will be required to produce original copies of academic qualifications, as well as current Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check. Applications are to be addressed to Helena College Principal, Peter Coombs and emailed to employment@helena.wa.edu.au.
Helena College reserves the right to appoint applicants at anytime during the recruitment process.
Other Opportunities (Relief Pool)
Applications to join our Relief Teacher and Relief Education Assistant pool for 2025 are welcome. All new employees will be required to produce original copies of academic qualifications, as well as current Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check. Applications are to be addressed to Helena College Principal, Peter Coombs and emailed to employment@helena.wa.edu.au.
Helena College Council
The role of the College Council is to provide overall governance of the school which includes setting the strategic direction, providing oversight of plans and budgets established by the school management, and monitoring the performance of the school against its Strategic Plan. The College Council is inviting expressions of interest for new Council members. Find out more.
Additional Information
Helena College has a Child Safety Program which is made up of rigorous work systems, practices, policies and procedures designed to maintain a child-safe environment within the College community. The care, safety and welfare of students are embedded in policies and procedures which ensure a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. All candidates for roles at Helena College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process. All employees (teaching and non-teaching) are required to participate in annual training in this regard.