Job Description
About the Role:
An exceptional opportunity is available for a dedicated Maths/Science teacher to join a community-oriented school in Newport/Altona starting in Term 4. This full-time, fixed-term contract offers ongoing possibilities into the new year. The school, catering to approximately 1,000 students from Foundation to Year 12 across three campuses, presents a fantastic chance to be part of a vibrant and supportive educational community. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the school offers learning coaching, ample resources, and support for both graduates and experienced teachers.
Key duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Maths and Science curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, covering various topics such as algebra, geometry, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.
- Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, incorporating hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and inquiry-based investigations to enhance students' understanding and mastery of mathematical and scientific concepts.
- Design and administer assessments, tests, and experiments to evaluate students' understanding and provide constructive feedback and support to help students improve their academic performance.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the Maths and Science departments and across other subject areas to create interdisciplinary projects, thematic units, and cross-curricular connections.
- Engage in continuous professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in Maths and Science education.
Skills & Experience:
- Current VIT registration
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary English and Hums in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Teaching Maths/Science to students in years 7-10
- Term 4 start till end of the year with possibility of extension into 2025
- Salary based on experience ($76k-$115k)
- Working out of Altona North, Newport and/or Williamstown campuses
- Excellent supportive English faculty team
The School:
- Three large campuses, within Williamstown, Newport and Altona North
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school within the local community
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities
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.