Teacher - Science - West Perth, Australia - Department of Education, Western Australia

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Advertised Vacancy Number: Pool Ref IPS/TCH893862

Appointment Pool – Teacher Science Education

Join a dedicated and dynamic team and help make a difference to the community

Thornlie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of hardworking and enthusiastic Science Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.

Thornlie SHS is seeking teachers who can teach Science in the lower secondary (Years 7 to 10) in addition to teaching a combination of Foundation, General and/or ATAR level courses for Year 11 and 12 students. They should be highly organised and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Teachers who can create a learning environment that is differentiated, challenging, caring, and creative and that caters for the range of needs so all students may achieve and progress are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are sought from teachers who possess the ability to support and promote this plan.

The successful applicant will ideally have sound interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to work cooperatively in the Science Learning Area team. Sound classroom management, the ability to develop rapport and motivate students, the ability to differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs and the ability to practise a range of teaching strategies are highly desirable for this position.

The successful applicant will ideally be a teacher who can engage students and challenge them to achieve their personal best. You should be able to work effectively in a team and independently, while supporting the initiatives and programs in Science, within Thornlie SHS. In addition, you will engage in professional learning and liaise with colleagues, parents, and external networks .

Thornlie SHS's vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At our school, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best. Thornlie SHS has implemented an Instructional Model based on Teach Well, HITS and Teaching for Impact. Applicants should be willing to engage in this Instructional Model in 2024.

We are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with over five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200, Years 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals. We value well established educational traditions set by past teachers, parents and students and we are passionate in our desire to use the latest research and learning strategies to prepare our students for the 21st Century.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.