English Teacher - Secondary

Position Details:

An exciting opportunity exists for an innovative and passionate English teacher to join John Wollaston Anglican Community School.  This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position for Terms 2, 3 and 4 with the possibility of ongoing employment. We are seeking a candidate who has experience in teaching Secondary English in Years 7-12. This candidate will also lead our Year 10 Emerging Writers Elective Course with the focus on extending some of our talented writers. The ability to teach English ATAR is desirable but not essential. 

Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate must:

• Understand and support the Mission, Vision and Ethos and Core Values of The Anglican Schools Commission and John Wollaston Anglican Community School (the School). 
• Actively support a child safe culture.
• Have a sound understanding of the content and structure of the curriculum, contemporary learning theory and appropriate means of monitoring and assessing student achievement.
• Have teacher experience in educational contexts which support students who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Demonstrate skills in curriculum differentiation and modification of learning tasks to meet specific educational needs.
• Be able to enthuse students and to develop in them a love and appreciation of learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching, learning, assessment and reporting cycle using digital platforms, such as SEQTA.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills appropriate to planning and coordinating a range of teaching programs, including strong written and verbal communication skills and effective time management.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills being inclusive, collaborative, approachable, a good listener and having the capacity to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, parents and carers.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Post Graduate Diploma of Education in the related field.
• Be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Hold a current Working with Children Card.

Information about John Wollaston Anglican Community School:

John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is a co-educational day school spanning  Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12,  nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Darling Range in Perth's south-east. The School fosters inclusivity, warmth, a strong communtity spirit, and operates with a values driven approach. 

As a member of staff at the School, you can anticipate:

• A competitive salary.
• Generous fee remission for children of employees at ASC Schools.
• Regular Professional Learning opportunities.

Application Instructions:

All applications must be emailed to: **********@jwacs.wa.edu.au    

Applications must include:

• A cover letter (not to exceed a page).
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (not to exceed two pages).
• A resume with the contact details of three referees.
• A completed Employment Application Form: Teaching Staff 

Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday 6 March.

Should you seek further information, please contact Maria Orkopoulos, Human Resource Manager on 9495 8119.

We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.