Secondary Science Teacher (Swan CC)

SWAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging

Professional development

Staff support structures

Collaborative Christian work culture

Job summary

Swan Christian College in the Swan Valley is seeking a qualified Science Teacher to join the Secondary school teaching team in a full-time, permanent role commencing 1 January 2027. You will teach science across year levels with a focus on faith-centred education and student wellbeing.

Deliver engaging programs, provide remediation and extension opportunities, monitor progress, support organisational and study skills, and contribute to pastoral care within a supportive Christian community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian church.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Holds a current Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for these.
• Ability to teach Physics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science teaching programs meeting diverse needs.
• Provide remediation and extension opportunities to support student growth.
• Monitor, maintain and report student progress with accurate records.
• Support students to develop effective organisational, study and learning skills.
• Provide pastoral care and contribute to the spiritual, emotional, social and academic wellbeing of students.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Initiative

Job description

Founded in 1983, Swan Christian College is a co‑educational Christian school in Swan Valley, educating around 1,800 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Part of the Swan Christian Education Association, the College focuses on developing character and academic excellence with Christ‑centred education that nurtures the whole child.

Swan Christian College is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our Secondary school teaching team in a full‑time, permanent role commencing 1 January 2027.

This is not just a role, it’s a sacred opportunity to inspire curiosity, critical‑thinking, and academic excellence in young people. You will teach with purpose and conviction, sowing seeds of faith and learning that will shape lives for eternity.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching programs that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Facilitate targeted remediation and extension opportunities to support student growth.
• Monitor, maintain and report on student academic progress through accurate records and communication.
• Support students to develop effective organisational, study and learning skills.
• Provide pastoral care and contribute to the spiritual, emotional, social and academic wellbeing of students.
• Actively contribute to the College through duties, events, meetings, and adherence to College policies and values.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian Church, living in accordance with the Association’s Statement of Faith and Educational Objectives.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, fostering positive relationships between families, the College and SCEA Head Office.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and initiative, with the ability to work independently and take direction.
• Holds a current Working with Children Check and valid TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for these.

Desirable Selection Criteria:

(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Familiarity with a variety of teaching and learning strategies to appropriately meet students’ needs and course objectives.
• Knowledge of strategies to communicate effectively with adults and students.
• Experience with a variety of suitable formative and summative assessment strategies with students.
• Ability to teach Physics is preferred.

What We Offer:

• A purpose‑filled teaching role in a vibrant, faith‑aligned school community.
• Competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and staff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian work culture.

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.”

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwanga on [phone] or email [e-mail]