Teacher (Physics)

Catholic Education Western Australia – Karratha WA

School Address: PO Box 971 Karratha WA 6714

Phone Number: 9144 1081

Fax Number: 9185 2124

Job Overview

St Luke’s College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Physics Teacher to join our team in 2027. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience teaching ATAR Physics and a strong commitment to academic excellence.

Type: Full‑Time

Term: Ongoing

Selection Criteria

• Create a positive and inclusive Physics classroom environment that engages and challenges all learners through hands‑on inquiry and real‑world application of scientific principles.
• Demonstrate expertise in teaching Science, with a strong preference for ATAR Physics, including the ability to deliver rigorous senior secondary content with clarity and depth.
• Develop innovative, curriculum‑aligned Physics learning programmes that build students’ critical thinking, problem‑solving, experimental design and scientific literacy skills.
• Collaborate closely with experienced Physics and Science colleagues to strengthen the Science Learning Area through shared planning, team teaching opportunities and professional dialogue.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive and respectful teacher‑student relationships that support high levels of engagement, achievement and aspiration in Physics related pathways.

Benefits

• Fortnightly location allowance of $148.63 for single teachers, and $297.25 for those with dependants.
• $6,000 yearly bonus after a full year of service.
• Paid long‑service leave at twice the applicable rate; entitlement after completing three years of continuous service.
• CEWA pays 100% of teachers’ water bill.
• Subsidised electricity bills.
• CEWA provides a gardener for your property once a fortnight.
• Return flights to Karratha at the end of each year for teachers and their immediate family members.
• Reimbursement up to $2,100 per person.

Qualifications Required

• Current WWC.
• TRBWA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualification in Education.
• Relevant qualifications and teaching certification in Science.

Application

To apply for this position, interested candidates should submit the following documents to the Principal:

• Current CV.
• Completed Application for Employment form (available on the College website).
• Cover letter highlighting your teaching philosophy and interest in the position.
• Contact details of referees.

Please forward your application via email to: **************@cewa.edu.au. For more information, please visit the College website: http://stlukescollege.wa.edu.au

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used to assess your application for employment.

Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment. Information is available from the TRBWA website.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

On appointment, successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post outlets throughout the state. A list of participating outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

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