Job Description
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity awaits a passionate Science teacher to join a recently established school in Truganina in 2025. With approximately 1200 students spanning years 7 to 10 across two nearby campuses, and the introduction to VCE in 2025, this school offers an exciting chance to continue to shape a dynamic educational environment. Whether you're new to teaching or have years of experience, you'll find a supportive atmosphere here, complete with dedicated learning coaching and top-notch facilities across both campuses. Work with students in years 7-10 with VCE opportunities in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the following year.
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:
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary Science- all year levels welcome
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Teaching general Science to students in years 7 and 10
- Opportunities to teach VCE Chemistry, Biology and or Physics in the following year 2026
- Join a school community that is actively growing and evolving
- Commencement in Term 1, 2025 in a full time, ongoing role
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $76,000 to $116,000
The School:
- Two large campuses, within Truganina
- Approachable management team and smaller team structure
- Brand new facilities
- 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-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
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact 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.
