Teacher - Science

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH901329

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Byford Secondary College (SC) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive Science Teacher to join our team.

We are seeking a like-minded teacher who ideally has a passion for teaching secondary students and a desire to impart their skills and knowledge across our college.

The successful applicant should be an active contributor to the Science learning area and be reflective in their practice to support professional growth and improve educational outcomes for students. You should have a sound understanding of the Science curriculum and senior school Science courses. Knowledge and the ability to use learning strategies that successfully engage students in science will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will ideally be a teacher who believes in all young people have the capacity to learn. The ideal applicant should believe in all young people capacity to learn and have the ability to develop and deliver engaging Science learning programs.

The ability to differentiate curriculum and implement innovative approaches to improve outcomes for both high and low achieving students is a key element to this position. The desirable applicant will build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students, and utilise evidence based decision making skills within their practices.

Byford SC is a newer school in Perth’s southern suburbs. We have first class facilities to support high quality teaching and learning programs in our college. Located approximately 30 kilometres from the Perth CBD, our College caters for 1500 students in Years 7 through to 12. We offer a unique setting to many other metropolitan schools, with a blend of urban and rural students; this creates a vibrant mix of students and staff within the college community. 

At Byford, we work together to provide effective learning experiences where we all grow, and students are prepared for a successful life beyond school. Our college’s moral purpose underpins everything we do, and as such, our teaching and allied professionals report a high level of engagement and satisfaction in working at Byford SC.

Staff are supported both personally and professionally, with a keen focus on work-life balance. Targeted support is available for staff across all career stages, from graduate mentoring, classroom observations, instructional coaching and aspirant leadership development programs.

Our school’s planning and improvement is based on the Fogarty Edvance program, which is supported and promoted by all leaders across our college. In 2024 we will also embark on a pilot teacher Intern program, ITE-EXTEND with Murdoch University where we will provide selected teachers with the opportunity to collaborate with the university to engage and support high quality graduates in long term internships at the College.

Our school motto, Aspire to Excellence, clearly articulates our vision of being the secondary school of choice for the local community providing a comprehensive suite of subjects from Years 7 through 12. The College offers an academic extension program for students by selection, in partnership with the University of Western Australia. This ‘Aspire’ program provides these students with access to the university's staff and facilities to enhance their learning experience. 

Our commitment is to meet the needs of each student by carefully nurturing their progress through differentiated delivery in every classroom. Whether a student in our integrated Education Support Facility or an Aspire student, we are committed to ongoing pathway planning and review so that each young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve their post-school aspirations. Byford Secondary College has an outstanding track record supporting the provision of tailored service for our students with disabilities through our state-of-the-art Integrated Facility. 

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.