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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Comet Bay College is a modern, innovative Independent Public School that caters for Year 7 to Year 12 students and is located one kilometre from the coast in the vibrant community of Secret Harbour. The College boasts state of the art facilities that include specialist science laboratories, a lecture theatre, fitness centre, metal fabrication centre, a modern industrial food studio and graphics/mechatronics studio.
We encourage and support staff to be innovative and engaging in their curriculum delivery, providing digital Televisions (TVs) and or projectors in every room and supported with class sets of iPads and laptops. The College is fully networked and has the latest wireless operating system enabling staff and students to be “connected” at all times. Comet Bay College is a Gifted and Talented school and also has extension pathways in English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences for Year 7 to Year 10.
We have a highly successful Senior School that is achieving above like schools in both the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways. We are looking for committed teachers who know they can make a difference and will add to the fabric of our College.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Comet Bay College is seeking suitably qualified, passionate, and committed Science Teachers to join our team. At Comet Bay College we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive respectful relationships.
Suitable applicants preferably need to have relevant experience in successfully teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Requirements (ATAR). As a college we strive to ensure our students seek excellence and this experience in teaching Senior School Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Science is vital in helping our students achieve outstanding results.
Suitable applicants will also be given the opportunity to work across Years 7 to Year 12 and bring their expertise to the Learning Area, applying their knowledge of the Science Courses, with the potential to work in the Colleges Gifted and Talented and Academic Extension Program.
To be suitable for this role, applicants should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative and able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as display an engaging and energetic teaching style. Suitable applicants should reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice using a variety of methods available within the College, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve to their highest potential. With effective interpersonal skills, suitable applicants should work closely with students, teachers, and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
The staff facilities are excellent; each Learning Area is fully equipped and spacious. The Science Department invests heavily in our staff and as a valued staff member at Comet Bay College, you can expect to be offered ongoing high quality, targeted professional learning opportunities aimed at supporting your professional growth as a high quality teaching professional.
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.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joanna Harmer, Associate Principal, on (08) 9553 8100 or emailing joanna.harmer@education.wa.edu.au
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; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH911666
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 Monday, 9 September 2024
