About This Role
This full-time, ongoing English Teacher position offers the opportunity to become an integral part of Mater Dei College's English Department, starting on January 1, 2027. The role suits a passionate, dedicated, and confident individual committed to helping students reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Implement effective teaching strategies to engage and challenge students of varying abilities to achieve specific learning outcomes
- Foster a stimulating, encouraging, and inclusive classroom environment designed to support student growth
- Plan and program for classes within the English Learning Area to promote learning and involvement
- Assess the performance of students in accordance with College procedures and, where required, maintain contact with parents regarding the performance and wellbeing of students
- Meet the deadlines set by the Head of Learning Area and College Executive
Requirements
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism whilst supporting the Catholic ethos and values of the College
- Ability to teach across all year levels (Years 7–12)
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Secondary Education, preferably with a specialisation in English
- Comprehensive understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum
- Committed to creating engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences that cater to a range of student abilities
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate with colleagues
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Dedicated to ongoing professional growth
- Actively support and contribute to the co-curricular life of the College
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, preferably in English
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) or equivalent
- Hold a current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWC)
- Hold, or be working towards completion of, Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School, Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or Accreditation for Leadership in Catholic Schools
- Annually complete Child Protection Procedures and Mandatory Reporting Training
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and WACE courses
- Strong understanding of current educational perspectives
- Experience working in supporting secondary students academically and pastorally
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with students, colleagues, parents/guardians and external partners
