POLITICS & LAW TEACHER
Part-time 0.8 FTE | Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
Scotch College has the opportunity for a passionate Politics and Law specialist teacher to join the
Senior School in January 2018. For 2018 the position will be 0.8 FTE in Terms 1 and 2 and 0.6 FTE
in Terms 3 and 4. Beyond this, the FTE will vary depending on the requirements of the faculty.
The successful candidate must have:
A Humanities and Social Sciences teaching background specialising in Politics and Law
A high level of WA curriculum knowledge and an ability to impart this knowledge to students
effectively
Relevant knowledge to plan, deliver and assess the teaching and learning curriculum
Exceptional communication, presentation and teamwork skills
The ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and members of the
broader College community
Our ideal candidate is an exemplary practitioner with the ability to inspire students and promote
personal achievement. Established and successful Politics and Law teachers as well as graduates with
exceptional academic results are encouraged to apply.
Scotch College, located in Swanbourne, Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading schools for
boys. The School has been at the forefront of education since its foundation in 1897. Throughout its
long history, the School has upheld a tradition of excellence that is reflected in a wide and
progressive curriculum.
At Scotch College, learning is more than academics; it is a total picture which provides a balance
between a student’s intellectual, physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs.
Scotch College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School which offers a learning
programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum, and a choice in Years 11 &
12 of three pathways; WACE, VET or IB Diploma.
Scotch College is committed to the careers of its staff. The opportunity to work in the International
Baccalaureate programme makes Scotch staff employable all around the world. In a joint venture
with the tertiary sector, an enhancing classroom practice programme is offered to assist teachers to
further develop their classroom skills and teaching repertoire.
As an Apple Distinguished School, a cutting edge ILT system is in place to ensure teachers have the
best technology at their disposal for the development of effective and innovative learning. An
extensive co-curricular programme assists teachers build relationships with their peers, students and
their families outside the classroom. The course management structure gives staff the opportunity to
gain experience in managing and coordinating curriculum areas and the pastoral care process allows
all staff to actively engage with boys and their parents.
