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Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 Southern River College is seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic Science Teacher, with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies. Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our why informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential. The successful applicant should have high expectations, display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and have the ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment. You should display a flexible and adaptive approach and able to apply the strategies of differentiation. The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated Science Teacher, passionate about shaping students futures. They should possess excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics. Strong knowledge and skills in the delivery of one or more Senior Secondary courses is desirable. As a reflective practitioner, the successful applicant should possess effective data literacy knowledge and skills; and a capacity to modify their practice to meet identified student needs. The successful applicant will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment. They should provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. It would be highly regarded you recognise students as individuals and foster opportunities for all students to develop into effective young adults, conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are fun, purposeful, relevant and cater for differing student learning needs. The ability to teach Maths is favourable but not essential. 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 personalbenefits . 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. 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 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. 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 three (3) 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 Departments Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached. Your application must be received before the closing date and time For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1003393 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, 17 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr