Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Swan Christian College is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our Science Faculty team on a 1-year Fixed term contract commencing January 2026. The successful applicant will teach either Chemistry or Physics to Senior school students.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team that values curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence in the sciences within a Christian learning environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Teach timetabled classes using varied, effective strategies suited to the subject and individual student needs, including providing remediation and extension activities.
• Maintain accurate and current records of student academic progress, monitor development, and support students in building study and organisational skills.
• Communicate with students, parents, and the Head of Learning Area through both formal and informal channels, such as emails, reports, and Parent-Teacher evenings.
• Perform pastoral care duties, demonstrating genuine concern for students' spiritual, emotional, social, and academic wellbeing, and communicate relevant concerns to appropriate College staff.
• Participate actively in College life through involvement in events, internal relief, supervision duties, staff meetings, and co-curricular activities.
• Uphold and model the College's Christian values and policies, demonstrating an understanding of its biblical foundations and educational mission.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and be an active member of a Christian church, living in alignment with the Association's Statement of Faith and Educational Objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with families, College staff, and SCEA Head Office.
• Display exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to make sound decisions under time pressure.
• Show initiative while also responding well to direction and feedback.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration.

Desirable:

(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Familiarity with a variety of teaching and learning strategies to appropriately meet students' needs and course objective.
• Strategies used to communicate effectively with adults and students.
• Experience with a variety of suitable formative and summative assessment strategies with students.

What We Offer:

• Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.
• High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.
• Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel- inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply:

If you're a dedicated educator seeking to make a meaningful contribution as a Science Teacher, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website:

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description that includes full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 7th November 2025, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
2. A current resume/CV
3. Copies of qualifications
4. Copies of current Working with Children Card, TRBWA registration, and Department of Education Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwanga on or email

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

"We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be."