This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Comet Bay College is a modern, innovative, Independent Public School that caters for Year 7 to 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, a fitness centre, a metal fabrication centre, a modern industrial food studio and a graphics/mechatronics studio.
The staff facilities are excellent; each Learning Area is fully equipped and spacious. We invest heavily in our staff, and as a valued staff member at Comet Bay College, you may be offered ongoing high-quality, targeted professional learning opportunities to support your professional growth as a high-quality teaching professional.
We encourage and support staff to be innovative and engaging in curriculum delivery, providing digital TVs and digital projectors in every room and supported with class sets 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 with extension pathways in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences for Years 7 to 10.
Our students are currently achieving at a level in line with similar schools, and we aspire to increase achievement for all year levels. We are looking for a committed teacher who knows they can make a difference and will add value to our College.
The College also has a successful and highly competitive Australian Football Specialist Program. The Visual and Performing Arts also offer extension Drama, Dance and Art classes to selected students in Years 7 to 10. We invest heavily in our students' social and emotional intelligence through the Years 7 to 9 Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring, Hope (REACH) Program and our staff. We are fully committed to developing resilient young people with a healthy sense of self-worth who value education and are confident to seek excellence in their lives.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a qualified and passionate Home Economics Teacher.
At Comet Bay College, we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive, respectful relationships.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience teaching a range of Design Technologies – Food, Childcare and Textiles contexts, and preferably also have experience teaching Certificate II Hospitality. Ideally, experience in teaching the Western Australian Curriculum and Senior School Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Technologies courses to help our students achieve outstanding results is highly desirable.
As a Home Economics Teacher, you will ideally be student and relationship focused. Ideally, you would be highly motivated innovative and possess good interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively in a team environment. The ability to create an engaging and energetic environment through different teaching styles will be viewed favourably.
As a teacher, the ability to reflect and assess the effectiveness of your teaching practice using various methods available within the College is important. Teachers who promote an environment of active and positive learning and provide educational opportunities and activities enabling students to achieve their highest potential are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant may also be given the opportunity to work across Years 7 to 12 and bring their expertise to the Learning Area by applying their knowledge of the Home Economics Courses. .
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 Michael Churchman, Associate Principal, on (08) 9553 8100 or emailing michael.churchman@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/TCH969575
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, 26 May 2025
