Please note: The closing date for this advertisement has been extended until 4:30pm Monday, 24 February 2025
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Perth Modern School is a proud government school and Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. Centrally located in Subiaco, the school provides a differentiated and compacted curriculum that develops the knowledge, skills and unique talents of gifted students to achieve their potential. Perth Modern School honours rich traditions while focusing on the future, empowering students to learn and change the world through gifted and talented education. We are leaders in gifted and talented education for students from across Western Australia and the broader education system.
The new Perth Modern School Business Plan – Dandjoo Kadadjiny ‘Learning Together 2025‑2029’ will emphasise the importance of connection and relationships in the process of learning and growing together. We partner with families and carers, alumni, and community to successfully navigate change, to improve student outcomes and build brave cultures; a community where everyone belongs. In the early years, this means ensuring every student is known and understood, their needs and unique potential nurtured. As students progress, they are supported as self-motivated learners and leaders who are; courageous, curious, compassionate, committed and collaborative, encouraged to pursue their dreams, and resourced to achieve both academic excellence and positive wellbeing.
Find out more about our school by visiting perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers who are engaged in implementing a whole school gifted and talented approach to the educational programs offered in the school. Capacity to teach Year 11 and 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English or Literature is desirable. As a proud public co-educational secondary school for academically select students, we educate young people through challenging and inclusive teaching and learning experiences that support the Department’s Quality Teaching Strategy as a lead school.
Teachers extend and challenge our highly able students through in-class and co-curricular activities. Teachers are involved in our Advocacy, House and Well-being program, supporting the social and emotional needs of gifted learners and leaders. As a teacher at Perth Modern School you will ideally be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative and able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as having an engaging and energetic teaching style. It is highly desirable that you can reflect and assess the effectiveness of teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.
Professional Benefits
Perth Modern School provides free onsite parking for staff.
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 Robyn Verboon, Vice Principal, on 0408 955 259 or emailing robyn.verboon@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Robyn Verboon on 0408 955 259.
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 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
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) 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 two (2) 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/TCH937948
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, 24 February 2025
