Secondary Teachers

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Looking for a tree-change? Join us in 2025 to experience the ‘Treetops Difference’.

Treetops is a small, caring educational community, located in the Perth Hills. Due to continued growth in student numbers throughout the school, we are seeking enthusiastic Secondary teachers. These are full-time positions, with the roles to commence from Term 1 2025.

The school utilises the Western Australian Curriculum for Years 7 to 10 and the WACE General in Years 11 to 12. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 11-12.

Knowledge of Montessori and International Baccalaureate philosophy is required for the advertised roles.

**Positions available**:

- Science and Mathematics (Years 7-10)
- English and HaSS (Years 7-10)

Our unique non-comparative and non-competitive environment develops each student as an individual and encourages them to reach their full potential. Our passionate staff have the freedom to teach to their strengths, providing our students with individualised learning experiences whilst meeting curriculum outcomes.

Our teachers enjoy small class sizes, pro-social student behaviours and a proactive behaviour management process, a supportive and approachable administrative and leadership team, and a beautiful working environment.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of one of Perth’s well-established and innovative learning communities.
- be a qualified teacher, with TRBWA clearance, and be able to teach in WA
- demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the Western Australian curriculum
- be able to independently create programs and assessments which engage and motivate students in a multi-age classroom
- be able to effectively manage the pastoral, behavioural, academic and social needs of a diverse range students
- be able to work both independently and as part of a team
- be a positive, hard-working, flexible, and collaborative professional
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**To apply**:
**Key Objectives**

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures, under the direction of the Head of Secondary and the Principal.
- be a qualified teacher, with TRBWA clearance, and be able to teach in WA:

- Bachelor of Education qualification; or
- relevant Bachelor qualification, together with a Graduate Diploma of Education in Teaching.
- current TRBWA registration.
- current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the Western Australian curriculum.
- be able to independently create programs and assessments which engage and motivate students in a multi-age classroom
- be able to effectively manage the pastoral, behavioural, academic and social needs of a diverse range students.
- be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- be a positive, hard-working, flexible, and collaborative professional.
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to embrace the ethos of Treetops School, especially respect for the individual, while delivering an innovative and academically-challenging education.
- Experience teaching students in Years 7 to 10 and/or Years 11 to 12.
- Experience in child-centered education and inquiry-based learning.
- Experience in multi-age grouping.
- Ability to create and manage a differentiated curriculum.
- Open to learning new skills and techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively and energetically within a highly differentiated student-centered school culture.

**The Treetops Approach**

We believe that:

- Students should be presented with a challenging and broad academic environment that encourages intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.
- Education is the shared responsibility of students, family, and school.
- Nurturing curiosity and creativity is the key to stimulating exploration and discovery throughout life.
- Students learn best when they are actively engaged in authentic learning experiences.

**The Treetops Culture**

We treat everyone at Treetops as unique individuals and foster their talents and gifts through careful mentorship and guidance, based on mutual respect. At Treetops, we provide an environment that allows these talents to flourish; one that is innovative, progressive and grounded in trust, compassion and respect.

**Key Objectives of this Role**

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures under the direction of the Head of Primary and the Principal. A class teacher is an informed, reflective professional who uses an array of strategies to create positive learning environments, which motivate and challenge all students to become self-regulated, lifelong learners and leaders.

**Key Relationships**

Reports to the Head of Secondary School.

In addition, maintain and develop effective working relationships