Job Description
About the Role:
An enriching role awaits a passionate Science teacher at a renowned Independent School in Melton, located in Melbourne's West. Starting this term, the contract runs through to the end of the year, with the possibility of extension into the next academic year.
This position involves teaching engaging Science lessons to students in Years 7-10, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in one of the most pivotal stages of education.
Applicants must currently reside in Melbourne and hold full working rights, VIT registration, and relevant teaching experience.
The school, a global institution with 125 campuses worldwide and a student body of over 9,000, is celebrated for its innovative educational approach. The Melton campus, the largest in Victoria, serves 225 students onsite, catering to families from local and regional areas, including Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, and Sunbury. With specialized learning spaces for Middle and Secondary students, the school provides an excellent environment for both teaching and learning.
Take the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists-apply today!
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:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration
- Minimum 4 year Bachelors Degree with at least 1 year teaching qualification
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Science in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Full-time role commencing Term 1, 2025
- Working with students from years 7-10
- Small classes of less than 15 students
- Reumeration based on experience- $86k-126k
- Great work-life balance - no after school or weekend sport/cultural activities
- Small school communities and class sizes with larger organisational resources
- Dedicated Teacher Academy for professional learning
- High academic performance culture with exceptional student outcomes
The School:
- Pioneering technology, in technology-empowered learning spaces.
- A commitment to providing a safe and caring working and learning environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school with a truly global focus
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities
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 or email
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
