Secondary Science Teacher
- Taylors Lakes, VIC
- $79,000-118,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Secondary Science teacher to join a small and welcoming Catholic school community in Melbourne's West. Beginning at the end of Term 3 and continuing into Term 4, this full-time role involves teaching Science to students in Years 7-10, with the possibility of extending into 2026. The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where teachers are valued for their contributions and encouraged to thrive. Be part of a collaborative team and inspire young learners through engaging and impactful Science education.Key duties:
- Deliver a comprehensive Science curriculum (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science) aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.
- Plan engaging, differentiated lessons with hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and inquiry-based learning.
- Manage laboratory facilities and equipment, ensuring safety, organisation, and correct scientific practices.
- Teach laboratory skills, safety protocols, and ethical research methods.
- Design and assess student learning through tests, experiments, and other assessment tools.
- Maintain professional growth through ongoing development, workshops, and integration of current best practices and technologies.
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary Science advantageous
- Graduates welcome to apply
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Uphold the highest quality of child protection
- Catholic school experience highly regarded
- Teaching 7-10 Science
- Full time contract with possible ongoing opportunities into 2026
- Become part of a small school community that is inclusive and welcoming with a strong sense of belonging
- Participating in a community with a strong ethical core that prioritises the development of character and a sense of social responsibility
- Salary commensurate with proven skills, spanning from $79,000 to $118,000
- Ongoing prospects for advancing your professional development
- A student body of approximately 650 students across Years 7-10
- An approachable leadership team and supportive, close-knit staff culture
- A strong pastoral care program that supports both students and staff
- Comprehensive staff induction and onboarding programs
- A school highly regarded and respected within the local community
- 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
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
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