Inspiring Secondary Science Teacher — AVID & ATAR-ready

Carey; Armadale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Baptist College Forrestdale seeks a passionate Christian Secondary Science Teacher to join our Secondary team, commencing in January 2027. Flexible load from 0.4 FTE to 1.0 FTE will be considered.

Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Secondary Education with a Science specialisation and experience with AVID pedagogy and Visible Learning practices to elevate student curiosity and achievement in our state-of-the-art STEM spaces.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education with specialisation in Science.
• Senior ATAR Chemistry or Physics expertise highly regarded.
• Experience with AVID pedagogical methodologies.
• Visible Learning practices to raise academic ambition.
• Reflective teaching practice using data and formative feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Engaging Curriculum across Secondary Science, with capacity to deliver senior ATAR Chemistry or Physics.
• Embed AVID frameworks to build inquiry, collaboration, organisation and problem-solving habits.
• Foster scientific thinking through practical investigations and real-world inquiry.
• Support student wellbeing and nurture an inclusive, encouraging culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine learning programmes and align with the College's mission.

Skills

AVID Pedagogy

Visible Learning

Data-informed instruction

Education

Secondary Education (Science)

Job description

Nestled in 20 hectares of natural bushland, Carey Baptist College Forrestdale offers a unique educational environment where nature meets modern, purpose-built facilities. Established in 2016, our rapidly growing campus provides a vibrant learning community with custom-designed STEM spaces and outdoor learning environments created to foster student curiosity and scientific inquiry.

Carey Baptist College is seeking a passionate, highly skilled, and adaptable Christian Secondary Science Teacher to join our Secondary team, commencing in January 2027. We are flexible regarding load and are happy to consider applicants seeking between 0.4 FTE and a full-time 1.0 FTE placement.

This position is ideal for an educator who thrives on making scientific concepts accessible, engaging, and relevant within a supportive Christian framework. Experience or capacity to teach Year 11 and 12 ATAR Chemistry or Physics is highly desirable as we continue to expand our senior secondary pathways in our state-of-the-art STEM facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Engaging Curriculum: Plan, facilitate, and assess high-quality learning across Secondary Science, with the capacity to deliver senior ATAR Chemistry or Physics warmly welcomed.

Embed Explicit Pedagogy: Utilise evidence-based teaching strategies, drawing on AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) frameworks to build inquiry, collaboration, organisation, and problem-solving habits in every laboratory and classroom.

Foster Scientific Thinking: Cultivate critical thinking, practical investigation skills, and real-world scientific inquiry in a supportive, high-expectation learning environment.

Support Student Wellbeing: Champion an inclusive, encouraging culture that nurtures character development, resilience, and academic growth.

Collaborate & Innovate: Work alongside dedicated colleagues to refine learning programmes aligned with the College’s mission and strategic vision.

About You

You are an experienced or emerging secondary-trained teacher with a heart for student growth and a commitment to relational, faith-informed teaching. You recognise that learning happens best when students feel known, valued, and challenged to attempt the extraordinary.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education with specialisation in Science (Senior ATAR Chemistry or Physics expertise highly regarded).

Experience with, or a strong desire to embrace, AVID pedagogical methodologies alongside Visible Learning practices to raise academic ambition and build strong problem-solving routines.

A reflective teaching practice that uses data and formative feedback to guide student progress.

An active Christian faith and a desire to play your part in the story of God in the world as a key contributor to our open-enrolment Christian community.

About Carey

Carey Baptist College is a community with a big vision: to see a world transformed by the love of God. Serving local families across our K to 12 offering, we aim to build an active, connected community where students, families, and staff strive to ‘attempt the extraordinary’ because we believe it truly matters.

How to Apply

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of scientists and critical thinkers, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Note: The College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.