Teacher - Science

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH882452

This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency

Cape Naturaliste College (CNC) is seeking a Science – Teacher to join their friendly team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing a safe, rewarding and supportive learning environment for all students. Working in collaboration with other staff, they will ideally have a strong understanding and working knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum – including how to plan, deliver and assess engaging and relevant units of work relating to Science. They will be able to apply this whilst teaching students of varying ability levels across Years 7 to 12 in a highly engaging manner.

The successful applicant will have the knowledge and skills necessary to apply a range of effective teaching strategies, while fostering a positive classroom learning environment. They will be able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. The learning environment they create will be differentiated, challenging, caring and creative, while catering for a range of needs that ensures all students are progressing and achieving. They will be able to utilise evidence-based teaching practices whilst employing a range of assessment and reporting methods.

About the school

Cape Naturaliste College (CNC) was established in 2008 after extensive consultation with our community. This strong community involvement continues to this day. The College began its journey with a strong belief in the value of teamwork and collaboration and this is now embedded in our school ethos. Over time, a visibly strong sense of belonging and pride in our College has grown. We have fostered significant expansion to the breadth and sophistication of our College facilities and culture, along with it’s ceremonies, extra-curricular activities, musical and sporting events.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

• Professional knowledge;
• Professional practice; and
• Professional engagement.

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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Roxanne Snook, Head of Learning Area Science for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Vasse by telephoning (08) 9746 35***or emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 13 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.