Teacher - Science

Overview

Mindarie SC is seeking a skilled and dedicated Teacher to join our Science team. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

Recognised as a high-quality educational campus and one of the first Independent Public Schools (IPS) in WA, students at Mindarie Senior College are strongly engaged in all facets of their learning. The College's focus is on preparing students for their next step in life, their future aspirations. The staff embrace contemporary and effective teaching strategies to ensure all students have the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes. It has sweeping ocean views and is located 39 kilometres north of the city of Perth in the northern coastal corridor. The College promotes a 'Young Adult Ethos' environment that encourages students to take ownership of their own learning.

We provide a comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or future employment. Our broad curriculum ensures students can pursue their passions, which will engage and motivate them to be productive, independent learners. Find out more about our school by visiting mindarie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role
Responsibilities

Mindarie SC is seeking a skilled and dedicated Teacher to join our Science team. Ideally, along with the proven ability to successfully teach General and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Human Biology the successful applicant may teach other courses within the Science Learning Area, the ability to teach General and ATAR Psychology would be highly desirable. As a valuable member of the teaching staff, the successful applicant should be responsible for educational outcomes within the school's Science Curriculum.

You should ideally display professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary science curriculum. Ideally you should have an understanding of what effective teachers believe, know and do to enable students to succeed.

The successful applicant will ideally be an effective team member who is a dedicated and highly motivated educator with an excellent knowledge of the Senior School Western Australian Curriculum; able to deliver content in an engaging manner. Our teachers model exemplary teaching and learning strategies in their delivery. As such, the successful applicant should possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics. As a reflective practitioner, the successful applicant should possess effective data literacy and a capacity to modify their practice to meet identified student needs.

Mindarie SC also has a deeply embedded coaching culture. Staff engage in goal setting, observation and coaching regularly throughout the year. It is desirable that teaching staff who join the College would be motivated to engage in this space.

As we are a BYOD College, a commitment to ongoing development, implementation and reflection of technological knowledge and skills related to teaching practice is highly desirable. The suitable applicant should display experience and skills in applying digital learning tactics and strategies to improve student outcomes and engage in the development and implementation of innovative classroom practices which embed technology into curriculum delivery.

Eligibility

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration .
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Application Instructions

1. All applications must be submitted online.
2. Step 1: Select Apply for Job
   • Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
3. Step 2: Attach your documents
   • A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
   • A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

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