Secondary Math/Science Teacher

About this job

The primary focus of this role will be on teaching math, physics and ICT in the lower High School years (classes 8-10).

The successful applicant will be a passionate and inspiring educator. A team player with excellent communication skills, you possess a genuine interest and warmth in facilitating your students’ individual learning journey. You have a generally positive attitude and outlook and can set boundaries with empathy and respect for students, colleagues, and the parent community.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Suitable qualifications in teaching math and science at a secondary level
• Knowledge and understanding of human development, particularly in the adolescent years
• Commitment to work with the Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework
• Demonstrated ability to confidently manage and cater for different learning needs
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document and differentiate curriculum
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community
• Demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of excellence in teaching young people
• Ability to work collegially and professionally with strong teamwork skills
• Commitment to the principle of ongoing teacher development (professionally and personally)
• An understanding of anthroposophy and Steiner Education is desired
• Must have full working rights in Australia

For a full position description, please visit our website: https://wws.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities/

Applicants must have suitable qualifications in math and science teaching at secondary level, be eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of SA and be willing to obtain a SA Working with Children Check, RRHAN-EC and Provide First Aid training certificates.

What We Offer

Willunga Waldorf School offers an exciting, supportive and rewarding environment to work. We love what we do, and this shines through in our relationships with students, parents, colleagues and visitors alike.

Creativity, innovation and contemporary expressions of Steiner principles are encouraged throughout all areas of the School’s life, and the School’s physical environment inspires comfort, joy and connection.

This is a permanent part-time contract of 0.5-0.6 FTE, commencing 28 January 2025.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria and provide a professional resume and contact details of three referees who have worked in a supervisory capacity.

Please submit your full application via email to hr@wws.sa.edu.au by close of business on Thursday, 31st October 2024.

We encourage you to visit the school website for a copy of the full position description: https://wws.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities/