This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Ashdale Secondary College (SC) is a specialist school with a College wide approach to the integration of STEM skills within the curriculum: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, innovation, collaboration and communication. We have a team of innovative, dynamic educators who create learning experiences for students that equip them with the skills to enter the 21st Century, as a College we foster innovation, creativity and flexibility. Students at Ashdale are equipped with, and confident in the use of, new blends of skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their individual potential throughout their lives. They develop the capabilities necessary for healthy living and lifelong learning. They build social and emotional resilience, supported by clear, ethical, and effective pastoral care. This ensures students are given the opportunities to develop the confidence they need to play an active part in the life of their school, family, community, and nation while being successfully prepared for future transitions from home to school to work or further study.
Ashdale SC is part of a cluster of schools with Ashdale Primary School, Carnaby Rise Primary School, Landsdale Primary School, Madeley Primary School, and Landsdale Gardens Primary School. As part of the collaborative partnership between the schools we have developed a shared identity assisted by geographical proximity and a strong sense of being an inclusive community. The successful applicant should embrace this cluster approach and the opportunities it provides to work in collaboration with colleagues in each of the schools to provide a seamless K to 12 education.
Find out more about our school by visiting ashdalesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Science team is a high functioning team, who value collegiality, reflective practice and pursuit of excellence. Succesful applicants will ideally have experience in the delivery of Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) WA Certificate of Education (WACE) courses and Western Australian Curriculum implementation. The ability to teach Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Physics course would be highly regarded.
Ashdale SC’s Teaching and Learning Framework, LEARN and GROW, underpins the high-quality teaching and learning that takes place at the College. The successful applicant should reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. With effective interpersonal skills, the succesful applicant would work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
At Ashdale SC there is a clear focus on high standards of student achievement. Systematic assessment and reporting procedures are carried out at the highest level, confirming performance and guiding the setting of future targets for the school. Ashdale’s teaching staff has a key role in school planning processes including: the analysis of student performance data, development of performance and improvement plans and application of an evidence based approach to student performance.
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 Beau Donald, Head of Learning Area - Science on (08) 6207 1300 or beau.donald@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. 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 (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) 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 five (5) 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/TCH964474
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 Wednesday, 14 May 2025
