Working at Kennedy

Working at Kennedy

Kennedy Baptist College is a leading co-educational, independent Christian school for students in Years 7-12. Located in Perth’s southern suburb of Murdoch. 

Our mission is to provide educational opportunities of excellence in a Christian context, addressing the needs of individuals for lifelong learning. We believe every everyone contributes to this mission, to create meaningful moments for their students, staff and the community. 

As an employer, we are committed to creating a culture of excellence in all areas of operations. We believe that providing equal opportunities to all staff members in recruitment, promotion, professional development and salary structure is essential to achieving this goal.

Employee Benefits

Kennedy Baptist College actively reviews its remuneration against the relevant Awards and market conditions. Salaries are set according to the College rates of pay, qualifications and experience.

Salary Packaging

Kennedy Baptist College may offer you the opportunity to salary package some items. Generally, the salary packaged item is paid directly from your before-tax salary to the service provider. Paying the item from your before-tax salary is often referred to as salary sacrifice.

Our campus is modern and well-resourced. Set amid stunning natural bushland surrounds, it is located on the southern side of the Murdoch University grounds. We continue to grow and evolve as part of our master plan that includes major upgrades to our facilities and offices.

We are located five minutes from the Farrington Road exit off Kwinana Freeway, with easy, direct access to the Murdoch train station and the Fiona Stanley Hospital complex. It is a short drive to local shops in Bull Creek, Leeming or Kardinya.

Transport and Parking

Parking is available to all staff. Public transport is also made easy, with Transperth bus stops at Kennedy Baptist College from Murdoch and Cockburn Central train stations. Other Transperth buses are available at the Murdoch University bus stop.

College Cafeteria (Beedawong)

Beedawong is Kennedy’s modern cafeteria and dining room. The team provide a variety of discounted healthy meals, snack options and barista made coffee. In the adjacent staff lounge, you will find a self-serve coffee machine and a fruit basket for staff to freely partake.

Research and Study Centre

The Kennedy Research and Study Centre (RASC) is a hive of activity receiving the WASLA School Library of the Year award in 2020. Staff are encouraged to borrow resources and books. There are a variety of areas to read and work from, ranging from desks, to couches and reading pods.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides staff and their immediate family members with free access to a counselling service. The service is a confidential service provided by experienced and qualified counsellors to help resolve issues that impact employees and family members’ lives.

HBF Corporate Health Arrangement

HBF offers certain benefits to all full-time or part-time staff of Kennedy Baptist College who are members of HBF and pay their premiums by direct debit. HBF corporate members receive savings on:

  • Health insurance
  • Home, car and travel insurance
  • Fitness events.

Free Flu Vaccinations

Kennedy Baptist College may organise a time for staff to voluntarily avail themselves of a free flu vaccination on-site.

Professional Development

Kennedy Baptist College actively supports professional and personal development for all staff. This is planned throughout the year and is planned with input from staff. Leadership is part of the Kennedy journey and learning in this area is supported by Christian Schools Association (CSA), Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA) and others.

Volunteering

Volunteering is an important part of community life; this is a way we live out one of our values – Service. There will be a number of different opportunities for staff to volunteer and participate in College life. Participation in the College dance, music or art showcases, College trips and tours, and community outreach events are just some examples where staff and students can together contribute to the Kennedy community and beyond.

Industry Association Memberships

Kennedy Baptist College encourages professional development for all staff and may reimburse costs associated with membership of professional associations.

Creating a positive culture for everyone at Kennedy, has been vital to achieving our mission of being a leading Christian school in WA.

Mark Ashby

Principal

How To Apply

If you’re suitable for an advertised employment position at Kennedy Baptist College please fill out the below form. Ensure you have ready your CV, Cover Letter, references, a written reference from your church pastor/minister and digital copies of all academic records.

Expressions of Interest

The College always seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified individuals to join our dynamic team. If you wish to be considered for a relief position at Kennedy Baptist College, click the button below.

Available Positions

Teaching Positions

Looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher who is passionate about the creating and delivery of an engaging program to students. You create a positive and disciplined learning environment that fosters excellence.

Your experience is wide, and you see yourself applying your expertise across a combination of Business, Technologies/ Computing and/or Mathematics. Demonstrating alignment with our Mission and Values is foundational, so we are interested to hear how you embrace teaching from a Christian perspective.

This is a full-time, fixed term position in 2025 with a possibility of ongoing from 2026 onwards.

Completed online applications must be received by Sunday 5 January 2025.

For more information about this role, including the selection criteria, click on the Job Description.

Click here to apply.  

Reporting to the Head of Learning Area – Technologies. You are a team player with the experience and knowledge to actively engage students in a meaningful way. You are a dynamic teacher who defines success by being an active contributor to the team taking pride in delivering excellent learning outcomes. In this role, you will get to work with and learn from the best in their craft.   

You may teach a combination of Metal, Engineering and senior school classes. Experience in any of these areas will be strongly considered. Demonstrating alignment to our Mission and Values is foundational as we work with you to develop your skills and experience.  

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing in the 2025 school year.  

For more information about this role, including the selection criteria, click on the Job Description.

Click here to apply.  

Reporting to the Head of Learning Area –Technologies. You are a team player with the experience and knowledge to actively engage students meaningfully. You are a dynamic teacher who defines success by being an active contributor to the team taking pride in delivering excellent learning outcomes.

In this role, you will get to work with and learn from the best in their craft. You may teach a combination of Metal, Engineering and senior school classes. Experience in any of these areas will be strongly considered.

Demonstrating alignment to our Mission and Values is foundational as we work with you to develop your skills and experience.

This is a part-time position fixed term contract for the 2025 school year.

For more information about this role, including the selection criteria, click on the Job Description.

Click here to apply.  

Looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher who is passionate about the creating and delivery of an engaging program to students. You create a positive and disciplined learning environment that fosters excellence.

In your application, we would like to hear about impactful teaching 7 -12 Maths. Experience teaching ATAR level or an interest to develop in this space would be desirable. Additionally, we are most keen to hear how you embrace teaching within a Christian perspective.

This is a full-time, ongoing role to commence in 2025.

Completed online applications must be received by Sunday 5 January 2025.

For more information about this role, including the selection criteria, click on the Job Description.

Click here to apply.  

Reporting to the Head of Learning Area, you are a team player with the experience and knowledge to actively engage students in a meaningful way. You are a dynamic teacher who defines success by delivering excellent learning outcomes.

Experience in teaching in Biology or Physical sciences is most welcome. Demonstrating alignment to our Mission and Values is foundational, so we are interested to hear how you embrace teaching your subject in a Christian context.

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing as soon as possible in this school year.

Completed online applications must be received by Sunday 5 January 2025.

For more information about this role, including the selection criteria, click on the Job Description.

Click here to apply.  

Looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher who is passionate about the creating and delivery of an engaging program to students. You create a positive and disciplined learning environment that fosters excellence.

You enjoy the variety and enjoy applying your teaching experience to both Science (Biology or Physical Sciences) and Mathematics.  Demonstrating alignment to our Mission and Values are  foundational, so we are interested to hear how you embrace teaching within a Christian perspective.

This is a full-time, ongoing position commencing as soon as possible in 2025.

Completed online applications must be received by Sunday 5 January 2025.

For more information about this role, including the selection criteria, click on the Job Description.

Click here to apply.  

It’s about the meaningful moments at Kennedy. When a kid has the integrity to work really hard to get those extra marks, or is bold enough to have a go for the first time. Those are the moments that are really meaningful as a teacher and you get moments like that everyday at Kennedy.

Sarah Paton-Diggins

Teacher

Next Steps

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation. If you are successful in gaining an interview, we will be in contact. Otherwise, you will hear from us once the recruitment process is complete.

Should you be invited to an interview, given the position applied for involves working with and actively presenting the Christian Gospel to children, you will be asked your personal views on Faith issues. Given the Christian nature of the College and the expectations of all who enrol, agreement with the College’s Statement of Faith is a pre-requisite. Before continuing, please read this here.

If you are successful, you’ll receive a verbal offer once the pre-employment checks are completed. A formal letter of offer will follow, along with the remaining onboarding documents.

Welcome to Kennedy Baptist College