Job Description
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity awaits a passionate Senior Psychology 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 10-11 in the Senior area, with the introduction of year 12 in 2026.
Key duties:
- Create and deliver engaging, evidence-based Psychology lessons that align with the VCE Psychology Study Design, catering to students in Senior Years.
- Teach topics like research methods, brain function, mental health, and human development, ensuring students grasp key psychological theories and applications.
- Guide students in applying psychological theories to real-life scenarios and conducting small-scale psychological research.
- Design assessments, including tests, assignments, and School-Assessed Coursework (SACs), that align with the VCAA standards.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning to stay current with the latest psychological research and teaching practices.
- Work with colleagues to develop shared resources, refine teaching practices, and ensure consistency in curriculum delivery.
- Foster a classroom that promotes curiosity, respect, and inclusivity, supporting diverse learning needs.
- Use innovative strategies to sustain student interest in complex psychological topics.
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 senior secondary Psychology
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Teaching students in seniors years 10-11- with year 12 in the following year
- Join a school community that is actively growing and evolving each year!
- Commencement in Term 1, 2025 in a full time, ongoing role
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $75,000 to $115,000
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.
