Job Description
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity awaits a passionate Secondary teacher to join a dynamic P-9 school community in Truganina, starting in Term 1, 2025. In this role, you'll collaborate with the dedicated Maths/Science team, teaching students in Years 7-9. The school is known for its supportive leadership and commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. With a strong focus on Indigenous Cultural Inclusion, the curriculum is enriched with meaningful cultural perspectives. Whether you're a recent graduate or hold permission to teach, you'll receive extensive support in this welcoming community
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:
- Full Australian Working right
- Minimum 4 year Bachelors Degree with at least 1 year teaching qualification
- Current VIT registration or working towards this
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for at least two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- A full-time position starting Term 1, 2025
- Instructing students across years 7-9
- Interacting with approachable and transparent leadership
- Work as part of a larger Maths/Science faculty
- Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise, ranging from $75,000 to $115,000
- Continuing opportunities for professional development
The School:
- Approximately 1,500 students spanning Foundation to Year 9
- Warm, inclusive school environment with a progressive educational approach
- State-of-the-art facilities with modern amenities
- Strong emphasis on integrating Indigenous perspectives throughout the school and curriculum
- Accessible and supportive leadership team, providing comprehensive support for both teachers and students
Why work with Tradewind?
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 of providing high calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping to pursue a rewarding career. 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 the Tahlia Schueren at the 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 background and people with disability and lived experience to apply
