Job Description
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Science teacher to join a Catholic school in St Albans, Melbourne's West, starting immediately and continuing into 2025. This full-time role involves teaching Science to students in Years 7-10 within a growing school community. Despite the expanding student population, the school maintains a small, close-knit environment that fosters collaboration and active learning. Located conveniently near public transport, this school offers the perfect setting for a teacher passionate about making a difference. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this vibrant educational community!
Key duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive science curriculum aligned with educational standards and guidelines, covering various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and environmental science under the Victorian Curriculum.
- Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, incorporating hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and inquiry-based activities.
- Manage laboratory facilities and equipment, ensuring a safe and organized environment for conducting experiments and investigations. Teach students proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and ethical practices in scientific research.
- Design and administer assessments, tests, and experiments to evaluate students' understanding and mastery of scientific concepts and skills
- Engage in continuous professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in science education, teaching methodologies, curriculum developments, and technology integration. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences relevant to science teaching.
Skills & Experience:
- Current VIT registration
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary Science
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Previous Catholic school experience highly regarded
Offering:
- Full-time position commencing immediately, extending into 2025.
- Teaching Science to students in Years 7-10.
- Collaborating with an approachable and transparent leadership team.
- Actively participating in the planning and coordination of the Science faculty.
- Competitive salary based on expertise and commitment.
The School:
- Approximately 500 students across Years 7-10.
- Strong academic performance.
- Diverse and multicultural student and staff body.
- Approachable management with smaller team structures for better planning and support.
- Extensive opportunities for professional development.
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia on the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
