Job Description
About the Role:
Are you a passionate Science teacher looking for a new role commencing term 4? A welcoming and supportive Secondary College near Bayswater, is seeking a dedicated educator to join their team from Term 4. Teaching Science to Years 7-10, you'll work alongside a collaborative staff committed to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and student growth.
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 organised 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:
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Current/valid VIT registration (or in the application process)
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Science in Australia/NZ
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Uphold the highest quality of child protection
Offering:
- Teaching Science to students in years 7 through 10 with scope for teaching year 11 Chemistry
- Participating in a community with a strong ethical core that prioritises the development of character and a sense of social responsibility
- Salary commensurate with proven skills, spanning from $78k to $118k annually
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-caliber 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
Alternatively, email your interest and resume to rhiannon.hunt@twrecruitment.com.au
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.
