HUMANITIES TEACHER

Aquinas College is a K-12 Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition servicing in excess of 1,300 local, country and international boys. Aquinas College has a rich history within Western Australia education and a reputation of producing outstanding young men.

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and innovative Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) Teacher with demonstrated success in teaching ATAR Politics & Law and a strong general content knowledge for Years 7 -10. Experience in other Humanities learning areas would also be advantageous. This role forms part of an inclusive, supportive and high performing team, within a values-based environment, reporting to the Head of Humanities and Social Sciences.

This is an on-going, full-time opportunity to commence in Term 1, 2025.

Position Purpose:

To inspire boys to be the best they can be through effective teaching, learning and pastoral care.

Successful Candidate Credentials

To be successful in this role you will have the following credentials:

- Hold a tertiary qualification specific to the specialist area of education;
- Hold a current Teachers Registration Board (TRB) registration;
- Hold a current Working with Children Check card;
- Have or be prepared to obtain Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic school, or equivalent;
- Have or be prepared to undertake Mandatory Reporting training.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

- Significant demonstrated experience in teaching Politics & Law ATAR.
- Active support for the Edmund Rice Charism, Edmund Rice schooling, Catholic ethos and the College Mission;
- Collaborative leadership experience gained within the education sector;
- Comprehensive understanding of current educational issues including Australian Curriculum and WACE courses;
- Exemplary classroom practice, delivering education content with a commitment to teaching excellence;
- Advanced knowledge and experience using Information Technology in the classroom;
- Significant experience delivering educational vision with a strong sense of purpose, consistent with the College Mission;
- Significant experience and knowledge of boys education philosophies;
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling harmonious and effective relationships;
- Strong communication, organisation and time management skills;
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety, legal obligations and appropriate child safe behaviours;
- Demonstrated suitability to engage in child-connected work.

Further information about this role is available in the Position Description.

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Canning River. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the WA Catholic School Teachers Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Applications:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please include the following in your written application:

- Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 A4 pages);
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae;
- A completed Application for Employment form;
- A completed Child Safe Applicant Declaration form;
- Copies of relevant qualifications and credentials;
- Applications are to be submitted online via the Apply button on the Aquinas College website. Email Applications will not be considered.

Applications Close: 1pm Monday 18 November.

Please Note: The College reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process, not make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the due date on the advert.

Aquinas College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people and has zero tolerance of any abuse of children. All applicants will be subject to Aquinas College and legislative screening procedures and checks as a condition of employment.

Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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