Teacher - Science - Psychology

Department of Education; Canning; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Sevenoaks Senior College invites a passionate educator to join our senior school team. The successful applicant will deliver Psychology and related courses, design engaging lessons, and contribute to a culture of excellence in teaching and student achievement.

The role requires collaboration within a supportive professional learning community, strong communication, and ability to empower students across diverse pathways. WA Working with Children checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Psychology, ATAR and General courses.
• Ability to implement diverse pedagogies and assess student achievement.
• Proven skills in using ICT to support ESL learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Psychology and senior science lessons.
• Develop engaging, learner-centred learning experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to build strong professional learning communities.
• Employ inclusive teaching practices to support diverse students.

Skills

Psychology teaching

ATAR knowledge

General courses

ICT for ESL

ESL support

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only. The School Sevenoaks Senior College is committed to developing a unique model of 21st Century Senior Schooling to ensure that every student is well equipped to deal with the opportunities of their post school pathways. Sevenoaks is a standalone senior college being only one of two in the metropolitan area which offer specialised pathways to senior school students in Years 11 and 12. Students enrol with us from over 40 schools and represent over 60 cultures. Our college is managed differently with greater flexibility for students as they map out their future in a supportive and inclusive young adult learning environment. Three enduring features of Sevenoaks are: Find Your Future, the Young Adult Ethos and the Advocacy Program. Our CARE values, Compassion, Accountability. Respect and Excellence support our Young Adult Ethos. Our students participate in enhanced pathway preparation and planning which incorporate 21st Century skills needed for future success. We offer 17 different specialised pathways. Students participate in a range of learning environments which support the delivery of contemporary and emerging work capabilities to meet the current and future world of work. Our vision is to support all students to Find Your Future by empowering them to make the most of every opportunity in any learning environment and to participate positively in society. Our young adult ethos prepares students for the world beyond school by gradually increasing their capacity to take on the responsibilities of the adult world. We invite you to Find Your Future with us. Find out more about our school by visiting Sevenoaks Senior College or Schools Online .

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate and dedicated educator, highly motivated to work in a senior school environment who can assist in providing students with a purposeful and engaging learning experiences to develop their understanding and appreciation of Psychology. You would ideally have high expectations, and display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and have the ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging classroom-learning environment. You should possess an ability to work as a collaborative team member and be committed to the development of strong professional learning communities focussed on student achievement and success. The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning experiences to students. Strong knowledge and skills in the delivery of Psychology, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General courses is highly desirable. Being able to teach science courses, such as Human Biology, Chemistry or others would be beneficial. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to provide high-quality teaching and learning programs to meet the needs of our students. The successful applicant will ideally possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies including cooperative learning. A demonstrated ability in the effective integration of innovative and engaging Information Communication Technology (ICT) based strategies, especially to cater for ESL students, is highly desirable.

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

Agency Referrals

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

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.
• 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1067160

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 29 October 2026

Contact

Mary Anne Morgan, Vice Principal, [phone] or [e-mail]