Teacher - Science

Department of Education, Western Australia; Armadale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training & career development

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Cecil Andrews College in Armadale, WA, seeks Science Teachers for permanent and fixed-term roles across year 7–12, commencing in 2027. The college emphasizes strong STEM programs, student wellbeing, and pathways to university and industry.

Successful applicants will hold eligible teaching qualifications and current registration, WA Working with Children Check, and willingness to undergo required screening. The college offers professional development and a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• WA Working with Children Check required.
• Consent to National Criminal History Check and screening.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach across years 7–12 in the Science Learning Area.
• Deliver a high-quality, engaging science curriculum across WA senior secondary courses.
• Contribute to school programs and student pathways into tertiary study or work.

Skills

Science teaching

Engaging learners

Curriculum delivery

Education

Qualified teacher with registration

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Science Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School

Founded in 1980, Cecil Andrews College is situated in the fast-developing City of Armadale, in the locality of Seville Grove. Our college motto is 'Achieving Excellence Together' and this is embedded in everything we do.

Over the years we have grown catering for a diverse student body. We offer Specialist Arts, Specialist Australian Football Legue (AFL) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Programs, as well as delivering Technical and Further Education (TAFE) certificate courses and offering traineeships and apprenticeship links for students whilst completing their secondary education. We make it our priority to foster a wide range of pathways to university, TAFE, further training and the workplace.

We understand that every student has different needs - physically, emotionally and mentally. Our comprehensive Student Wellbeing Team has experienced staff who are able to provide tailored support to students and families as required. Peer support programs and breakfast club provide support and life skills. This means each student has a safe place to go where they belong and feel nurtured. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can also access additional support from dedicated staff through our successful Clontarf, Stars Foundation and Follow the Dream programs.

Find out more about our school by visiting cecilandrewscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

There will be opportunities to work across years 7 to 12 and contribute your expertise to the Science Learning Area. The suitable applicants will ideally display strong knowledge of Science courses and experience teaching Senior School Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Science, in ideally supporting students to achieve outstanding results. Recent experience teaching Western Australian senior secondary, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), general and certificate courses, will be highly regarded.

We're committed to providing comprehensive training and support as needed. Your dedication and expertise will be key in helping students excel in the challenging field of science. The suitable applicants will ideally provide professional expertise to deliver a Science Curriculum that's both engaging and tailored to student needs and interests, emphasising critical content through a fine-grained program.

We welcome building positive relationships, focusing on student strengths, and channelling a passion for learning, guiding students towards their future pathway goals are key to success. The suitable applicants would ideally display a collaborative spirit and a commitment to fostering positive and productive relationships within the college community to ensure the best outcomes for all students. Applicants with professional expertise to deliver a Science Curriculum that's both engaging and tailored to student needs and interests, emphasizing critical content through a fine-grained program are highly regarded.

The suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated, student and relationship focused, and able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. Our goal is that you are a person who can align with our whole school instructional model and systematically reflect upon and assess the effectiveness of your teaching practice, as well as cultivating a safe learning environment, underpinned by our core value of respect.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 November 2026