Alkimos Baptist College is seeking to employ a highly motivated and innovative Christian educator to join the College as a Primary Teacher from the start of 2027.

About Alkimos Baptist College

Alkimos Baptist College is located in Merriwa and is a co-educational College that commenced in 2011 and has approximately 390 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The College is a small school (single stream per year level) that has a strong community spirit and provides strong educational outcomes within a Christian context. 

The College is part of Australian Baptist Education and is governed by the College Board. The College Board appoints the College Principal who is responsible for the leadership of the College. Teachers report directly to the Deputy Principal (Primary) and ultimately the Principal of the College. For further information on the College, please visit: www.alkimosbc.wa.edu.au

Selection Criteria

Essential

• To have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ including regular church attendance and a lifestyle consistent with the expectations of Christian faith
• Be a qualified teacher registered with the TRBWA, hold a Working With Children Check and have a commitment to child safety and wellbeing
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including staff, students, families and community stakeholders

Highly Desired Qualities

• Knowledge of the WA Curriculum and an ability to engage students with its content
• Knowledge and experience in pastoral care and behaviour management of primary school students
• Integrity, initiative, organisational and record keeping skills underpinned by commitment to achieving excellence
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Comprehensive understanding of educational trends and student needs
• Experience with and understanding Early Childhood education
• Expressive love for Jesus Christ
• Consistency, accuracy, punctuality, thoroughness, empathy, compassion and care

Application Process

Please DO NOT apply through the Seek app / website. Applications for employment should be addressed to administration officer at ••••@alkimosbc.wa.edu.au 

All applications should include:

• Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than two pages)
• Application Form (from www.alkimosbc.wa.edu.au in the ‘our college’ menu)
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume with at least three referees, one of which is your Pastor

On receipt of your application you will receive notification that your application has been received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview with the Principal and the College Board.

Please ensure applications are received by 5pm Friday 13 November

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Primary Teacher?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

An exciting opportunity awaits at St Stephen's School.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher to join our Duncraig Campus (ELC) for Semester 1, 2027 to cover a maternity leave position.

More details and Job Description available on our Website - https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/

HOW TO APPLY

Your application must include all 3 sections:

• Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School
• Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages
• Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your Covering letter and Statement into one document)

Selection Criteria

Education and Training

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• Hold a current Work With Children card
• High levels of skill in teaching, with a willingness to innovate in order to find better practices
• A coherent philosophy of education for Primary students, expressed in practice

Personal Attributes and Values

• A willingness to collaborate with others
• A passion for teaching Early Childhood
• Highly developed skills in the application of technology as a learning, teaching and management tool
• An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth
• Participation in appropriate professional contributions to the learning area beyond the School.
• Experience in and a preparedness to contribute to the School's camping, retreat and extra-curricular programs
• Provide a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standards and adhere to the school’s policies and procedures regarding student safety, health and wellbeing
• An excellent knowledge of contemporary educational issues and directions especially in his/her learning area
• Skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum
• Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School.

CLOSING DATE:

Friday 13 November at 9am

Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct. You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people. 

• Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date