English Teacher

(Years 7-12)

Full Time - Permanent

Aquinas College is a K-12 Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition servicing in excess of 1,300 local, country and international boys. Aquinas College has a rich history within Western Australia education and a reputation of producing outstanding young men.

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and innovative English Teacher. This role forms part of an inclusive, supportive, and high performing team, within a values-based environment, reporting to the Head of Learning Area – English.

This position commences the beginning of January 2025

Position Purpose:

To inspire boys to be the best they can be through effective teaching, learning and pastoral care.

Successful Candidate Credentials

To be successful in this role you will have the following credentials:

• Hold a tertiary qualification specific to the specialist area of
• Hold a current Teachers Registration Board (TRB)
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Have or be prepared to obtain Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic school, or
• Have or be prepared to undertake Mandatory Reporting

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

• Active support for the Edmund Rice Charism, Edmund Rice schooling, Catholic ethos and the College Mission;
• Delivery of an educational vision and purpose consistent with College Mission;
• A comprehensive understanding of current educational matters, including Australian Curriculum and WACE courses;
• Experience delivering education content with a commitment to teaching excellence;
• Outstanding classroom practice and comprehensive experience using ICT in the classroom;
• Experience in or knowledge of boys’ educational philosophies;
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling harmonious and positive relationships;
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills;
• Experience working with children;
• A demonstrated understanding of child safety;
• A demonstrated of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children;
• Familiarity with legal obligations relating to child safety including mandatory reporting requirements; and
• Demonstrate suitability to engage in child-connected

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Canning River. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the WA Catholic School Teachers Enterprise Agreement 2023.

 Applications:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please include the following in your written application:

• Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (2 A4 pages max);
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae;
• A completed Employment Application form;
• A completed Child Safe Applicant Declaration form; and
• Copies of relevant qualifications and credentials
• Applications are to be submitted online via the Apply button on the Aquinas College website. Email Applications will not be considered.

Applications Close by: 1 pm, Wednesday 11 September 2024

For any enquiries, please contact, Vice Principal, Ms Jen Knox, via email as soon as possible at Jen.Knox@aquinas.wa.edu.au

 Aquinas College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people and has zero tolerance of any abuse of children. All applicants will be subject to Aquinas College and legislative screening procedures and checks as a condition of employment.

Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer