Mathematics Teacher - Secondary

Carey; Armadale; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Baptist College seeks a passionate Christian Secondary Mathematics 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 role focuses on delivering Year 11/12 ATAR Mathematics Methods or Applications, applying AVID pedagogy and Visible Learning practices, and fostering inquiry, collaboration and problem-solving in a faith-informed setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Secondary Education with Mathematics specialization.
• Experience or capacity to teach Year 11 and 12 ATAR Mathematics Methods or Applications.
• Familiarity with AVID pedagogy and Visible Learning practices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging curriculum across Secondary Mathematics with senior ATAR capability.
• Embed explicit pedagogy using AVID frameworks to foster inquiry, collaboration and problem-solving.
• Foster mathematical thinking, numerical confidence and real-world problem solving.
• Support student wellbeing and create an inclusive culture.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align learning programs with the College mission.

Skills

AVID pedagogy familiarity

Visible Learning practices knowledge

Relational teaching

Education

Secondary Education degree with Mathematics specialization

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 analytical thinking.

Carey Baptist College is seeking a passionate, highly skilled, and adaptable Christian Secondary Mathematics 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 mathematical concepts accessible, engaging, and relevant within a supportive Christian framework. Experience or capacity to teach Year 11 and 12 ATAR Mathematics Methods or Mathematics Applications is highly desirable as we continue to expand our senior secondary pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Engaging Curriculum: Plan, facilitate, and assess high-quality learning across Secondary Mathematics, with the capacity to deliver senior ATAR Mathematics Methods or Applications 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 classroom.

Foster Mathematical Thinking: Cultivate logical reasoning, numerical confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills 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 Mathematics (Senior ATAR Methods or Applications 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.