We are seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Secondary Visual Arts Teacher to join our team at St John Bosco College, commencing in Term 2, 2025. The ability to teach Religious Education is essential.

St John Bosco College is a Catholic co-educational College in its eleventh year of operation. The College is situated in Piara Waters, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. We commenced in 2015 with students from Kindergarten to Year 2. In 2025, we have 1350 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, as well as an OSHC facility and an Aboriginal Families as First Educators Playgroup. Our innovative building design has a focus on shared, flexible learning spaces which support best practice, 21st century teaching and learning methods. Our outstanding facilities include an Early Learning Centre, Junior Primary and Upper Primary studios, grass play areas, junior and senior ovals, soccer and hockey pitch and multi-purpose hard court play areas, enclosed Assembly Space, library, Science Learning Centre, a two-storey Arts and Technology Learning Centre, Middle Learning Centre, dedicated Administration and ample parking. In 2024, we opened our College Sport and Recreation Centre and a new two-storey Secondary Learning Centre, with construction on our College Cafeteria due for completion early this year.

The College motto “JOY IN LEARNING” is strongly exemplified in the person, life and teachings of our patron, St John Bosco. Our vision for this new Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 College is creating a flourishing environment in which every student can experience the joy in learning and thrive in a Catholic learning community, where development of the whole person is of utmost importance. The mission of staff is nurturing our students so that they can become successful learners, confident, creative, and active informed citizens, who are able to contribute positively to society. Our philosophy of education at St John Bosco focuses on the image of the child, the learning process, the environment, partnerships and community.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Special skills are needed to be involved in a Foundation College and applications are invited from applicants who possess the following attributes:

Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of Catholic Education and St John Bosco College and a willingness to promote and support Catholic values as a member of the Bosco community.

Have a commitment to Child Safety and Protection consistent with the CEWA Child Safe Framework.

Be a creative, flexible and enthusiastic Secondary educator

Be able to demonstrate highly competent classroom management, pastoral care and learning area skills

Possess a sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum in their relevant Learning Areas

Provide opportunities for students to learn through an orchestrated balance of inquiry-based learning and intentional teaching

Possess the ability to be student-centred and infuse thinking skills into the curriculum

Plan and teach for learning experiences that incorporate a 21st Century learning environment

Have a high level of expertise in the application of digital technologies to personalise and maximise teaching and learning experiences

Be able to develop programs that take advantage of relevant research evidence and are refined and enhanced through reflection, analysis of data and ongoing professional learning

Possess a sound knowledge of educational theory and pedagogy appropriate to different student needs

Be able to work closely with the College Community

Show initiative and participate fully in College activities, including co-curricular programs

Be an enthusiastic and cooperative team member who will work collaboratively with all staff

Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and excellent communication and organisational skills

Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the College

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

Able to teach Religious Education

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education Teaching Qualification (4 years)

A willingness to complete Accreditation requirements as specified by Catholic Education WA.

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Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

FURTHER INFORMATION

All queries should be directed to the Principal on 9234 9600 or by email to

[email protected]

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit an application form and a letter of application, explaining your reasons for applying for this position and address the special skills and desirable requirements of the role that are needed to be involved in a Foundation College. ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COLLEGE. Applications via SEEK only will not be considered.

This must be addressed to the Principal, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer.

Applications may be obtained from the College website and all required information forwarded to: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Tuesday April 1, 2025.