Year 7 Teacher

Position Details:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our Year 7 department at John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS). This is a fixed term, full time (1.0 FTE) position for Semester 2, 2024. Primary trained teachers are encouraged to apply.

Our Year 7 students benefit from a unique transition program to Secondary schooling, where they are supported by a dedicated teacher for the majority of the day while also experiencing the Secondary environment by attending specialist classes. Four Year 7 classes are housed in a purpose-built Year 7 Centre with flexible learning and recreation areas. The Year 7 transition program offers a nurturing pastoral care system and supportive academic program. The successful candidate would be responsible for the planning and teaching of Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences.  We value a team player who is innovative and enthusiastic about collaborating with our dynamic Year 7 team to ensure the holistic development and success of our students. 

New Metrics:

We are proud to be one of four schools in Western Australia partnered with the University of Melbourne as a member of the “New Metrics for success: transforming what we value in schools” program, driving innovation and excellence in education. Please click on the link provided for further information about this program. https://education.unimelb.edu.au/melbourne-assessment/home/partnerships. 

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 teaching 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 Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day school, nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Darling Range in Perth's south-east. Proudly Anglican, the School fosters excellence and care within an inclusive environment underpinned by Christian values. 

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 marked Attention: The Principal and emailed to: **********@jwacs.wa.edu.au  

Please do not apply through SEEK.  

Applications must include:

• A cover letter (not to exceed one page).
• A resume with the contact details of three referees.
• A completed Employment Application Form: Teaching Staff 

Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 7 June.

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