Teacher - Science

Department of Education; City Of Bayswater; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Senior High School in Western Australia is seeking qualified Science teachers to join a pool for 2027 start dates. Vacancies may be permanent or fixed term, full-time or part-time, with appointments possible at any time in the 2027 school year.

Success candidates will deliver engaging, differentiated science lessons aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum, and contribute to a culture of high expectations and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a visa with work rights for the term.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated science lessons.
• Contribute to school and wider community.
• Use evidence-based decision-making to inform teaching and learning programs.
• Promote inclusive learning environments and equity.

Skills

Science teaching

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Leadership

Education

Teacher 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 Hampton Senior High School (SHS) vision is to develop culturally responsive, high impact educators who foster student aspiration, innovation and achievement. Hampton SHS is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, and as such, our culture embraces these values and initiatives. Hampton SHS is continuing on our improvement focus with our strong culture of collaboration and consistently high expectation of standards for staff and students. Continuing the journey of focus on effective classroom practice, Hampton SHS embraces the Department's Quality Teaching Strategy. This strategy supports the development of teaching excellence through evidence-based practice in quality teaching and improvements in teaching practice. Find out more about our school by visiting hampton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a valued member of our team, suitable applicants will ideally be a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator committed to the development of the whole child. They should actively contribute to both the school and wider community, display a reflective approach to their practice, and use evidence-based decision-making to inform teaching and learning programs that meet the diverse needs of students. The suitable applicants will ideally be motivated and passionate about teaching secondary Science, with a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum. They should deliver engaging and differentiated learning experiences that challenge and support all students, maintaining high expectations and a firm belief that every student can achieve success. Hampton SHS highly values educators who aspire to academic excellence and are committed to high-quality teaching and learning. Hampton SHS is home to a vibrant and diverse student community, including neurodiverse learners, students from English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) backgrounds, gifted and talented students, and aspirant athletes. Teachers who can create inclusive and responsive learning environments that recognise individual strengths, celebrate diversity, foster a strong sense of belonging, and maximise student achievement are highly desirable. The suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills and should actively promote the school's values, ethos, and priorities across the wider school community. They will ideally build positive and respectful relationships with students, colleagues, and families and be passionate about empowering young people to thrive and achieve positive futures.

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. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rose Kent-Jones, Deputy Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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

To work with us, you must:

• 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.