Queensland's Leading Regional School

Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational day and Boarding School from K - 12, situated in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsunday region. The School provides a balanced education that is focused on intellectual development, personal growth, spirituality, and community service.

The School offers a first-class education with a proven history of outstanding student outcomes and staff development.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Science Teacher (Chemistry) who can make a meaningful contribution to our expanding Science and STEM program. The ability to teach senior Chemistry is highly desirable, along with an enthusiastic and collaborative approach to teaching and learning.

At Whitsunday Anglican School, we are committed to providing students with inspiring teachers, evidence-based teaching practices, and effective progress monitoring and support. Our teaching community takes a proactive and student-centred approach, adapting learning to individual needs and development.

The successful candidate will have strong pedagogical knowledge, a solid understanding of the Australian Curriculum, and the ability to differentiate instruction to engage learners at all levels and maximise student outcomes. The School fosters an established academic culture where students take pride in their achievements.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and delivering highly engaging lessons in collaboration with members of the teaching team

• Developing a culture of high expectations for all students

• Providing feedback to students and parents via the Continuous Reporting system

• Using data to analyse the progress of students and to review teaching and learning strategies.

• Developing strong relationships with colleagues, students and parents

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified to teach Science

• Registration with Queensland College of Teachers

• Demonstrated high-level organisational, networking and problem-solving skills.

• Proven subject expertise or the ability in their designated Secondary degree majors

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, who has the ability to engage and inspire.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• A desire to work collaboratively and positively with a diversity of personnel

• Enthusiastic commitment to participating in the School's pastoral and cocurricular programmes

Expressions of interest should be addressed to:

The Principal, Mr Andrew Wheaton

Roles to commence: Flexible start date – immediate start preferred

The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the application closing date, so apply today!

Employee Benefits

• Highly competitive salary structure

• Staff Concession on fees for children attending Whitsunday Anglican School.

• Professional, supportive, and welcoming staff culture and the opportunity to work with exceptional educators and staff

• An innovative and creative teaching and learning culture, supported by your colleagues and the Executive Leadership team

• Outstanding students, who value a strong culture of learning.

• Welcoming Staff Social Club

• Salary sacrificing packages and Corporate Superannuation Scheme

• Health and Wellbeing – Fitness Passport and Medibank Private Discounts

• Access to relevant and interesting professional learning opportunities

• First Aid and CPR training

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

• A site-specific appraisal programme individualised to promote value and direction for all staff members of the School.

• Relocation support

Whitsunday Anglican School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.