Teacher - Science

Department of Education; City Of Melville; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Leave provisions

Résumé du poste

Melville Senior High School, part of the Department of Education (WA), seeks eligible teachers for permanent and fixed-term roles across full-time and part-time options. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, join a collaborative Science team, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Experience with the WA Curriculum and ability to teach Years 7–12 is essential, with ATAR Chemistry and/or Human Biology desirable.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration (WA).
• Able to teach across Years 7–12 in Science.
• Experience with ATAR Chemistry and/or Human Biology is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Teach Science across Years 7–12, incorporating WA Curriculum.
• Apply Teaching for Impact strategies to maximise student engagement and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Science team and Head of Learning Area to drive improvement.

Connaissances

Curriculum knowledge

Years 7-12 teaching

ATAR Chemistry

Human Biology

Formation

Eligible teacher qualification

Description du poste

We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Science 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. Melville Senior High School (SHS) is a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School and is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. We provide opportunities for aspirant teacher leaders, and we are firmly committed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across our school. Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS and the successful applicant will share our passion for achieving this. Melville SHS is a vibrant multi-cultural school which aims to provide students with a world class educational experience. This is achieved through the provision of opportunities for intellectual, physical, creative and social development through high quality teaching and strong pastoral care relationships. The school offers students access to our highly regarded programs including an academic Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program. Melville SHS has Approved Specialist Programs in Aviation Studies, Graphic Design Media, and Netball in addition to a school-based merit-selected Academic Extension Course and Music in Focus program. We are also an Intensive English Centre and offer an International Fee-Paying Student program. Find out more about our school by visiting melville.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The suitable applicants will ideally possess an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and be able to teach students of varying ability levels across Years 7 to 12 in a dynamic and highly engaging manner. Experience teaching ATAR Chemistry and/or Human Biology is highly desirable. Applicants that can display the ability to apply the Department of Education's Teaching for Impact strategy, using evidence-based practices that maximise student engagement and achievement in Science and General Capabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants will ideally be highly committed and collaborative and possess a strong ability to work effectively with our dedicated Science team. They will actively participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities and continually reflect on their own teaching practice to enhance student engagement and to sustain a culture of high-quality teaching. The successful applicants will work in collaboration with the Head of Learning Area and the Science team to lead strategies and identified initiatives in Science that continue to drive a culture of ongoing improvement in relation to student engagement, classroom teaching and student performance across Years 7 to 12.

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.

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• 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

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.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start;
• 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1065100

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026