South Coast Baptist College (SCBC) is an independent, co-educational school that serves families in the southern metropolitan regions of Perth and beyond.
The College provides inspired, innovative, and exemplary Christian education, empowering students to reach their purpose.
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About the role: Job Title
- Employment Type: Term 2, 2025 – Contract Position
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Start Date: Term 2 - 2025
For a full job description, please click here.
Summary
We are seeking applications for an enthusiastic Music, Dance or Performing Arts Specialist Teacher for a full-time (1.0 FTE) contract teaching position, for Term 2 of the 2025 academic year.
This role involves teaching Pre-Primary to Year 6 students in the Primary School at South Coast Baptist College, located in the southern suburb of Waikiki, Western Australia.
The Primary School currently has 680 students from Kindergarten through to Year 6, with a dedicated team of teachers, teaching assistants, and administrators. The College draws students from many
of the surrounding suburbs including Waikiki, Rockingham, Safety Bay, Warnbro, Baldivis, Port Kennedy, Shoalwater, and Cooloongup.
Responsibilities:
Areas of Responsibility
1. Curriculum Development:
- Teach music curriculum or alternately a Specialist Dance / Performing Arts program to Primary School students from Pre-Primary to Year 6.
- A knowledge of The Kodály approach to teaching Music would be an advantage.
2. Professional Development:
- Attend weekly staff and professional learning team meetings.
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning as part of the teaching profession, evidenced by development of programs and teaching methods.
3. Program Development:
- Implement and develop the music (or alternate specialist program as noted) across Term 2 of the 2025 academic year.
Position Requirements - Education & Experience:
1. Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Primary Teaching Diploma and bachelor’s degree in education.
- Knowledge of music, (or other listed specialisation – dance, performing arts is required for this role.
2. Registration:
- Current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
3. Clearances:
- A current Working with Children Card and relevant police clearance.
Selection Criteria:
- A personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Active participation in a church or Christian community, exemplifying Christian beliefs, behaviour, and practices.
- Acceptance of the College’s Statement of Faith.
- Ability to build cooperative and supportive relationships with the Board, Principal, staff, students, and parents.
- Commitment to personal best practice.
- Ensure decisions are impartial, fact-based, and fair.
- Model appropriate and proper channels of communication.
- Consistently act in the best interests of the College and its ethos.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures outlined by SCBC.
- Commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment in line with the College’s values and policies.
- Possession of the following certifications:
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National Police Clearance
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Working with Children Check
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First Aid Certificate
Application Deadline: Please see the application page for the closing date.
*South Coast Baptist College reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, all candidates must complete an online application through our college recruitment page: Click Here
When applying, please ensure you have the following documents with your application.
- Covering letter.
- Resume.
- Declaration of service (Teachers only).
Copy of:
- Working with Children Check.
- Relevant qualification certificates/academic transcripts.
- Visa / Residency Status / Passport.
- Driver’s license.
- First Aid Certificate.
- National Police Clearance.
- Pastor/Christian Leader’s reference.
For questions, please contact our HR team at:
Phone: (08) 9540 4406
Email: HR@scbc.wa.edu.au