Science Teacher - Senior School

Burgmann Anglican School (see more jobs from this school)

GUNGAHLIN, ACT 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Biology , Physics , Science

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 December 2024


Are you a dedicated educator looking for an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact? Join our team at Burgmann Anglican School and inspire young minds as a Science teacher within our Senior School.

<p><strong>Status: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Position Location:</strong> Burgmann Anglican School, 4 The Valley Avenue, Gungahlin</p><p>Commencement: Term 3</p><p>Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.<br /><br />The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.</p><p><strong>Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and deliver a Science curriculum to Senior School students from Years 9-12 allowing for different learning styles and academic needs.</li><li>Prepare course materials </li><li>Work collaboratively with other members of the Senior School team</li><li>Participate in curriculum development</li><li>Participate in professional development activities </li><li>Liaise with students and parents </li><li>Participate in the school’s co-curricular program </li><li>Take responsibility for a Pastoral Care class, including:<ul><li>Developing positive relationships with students</li><li>Monitoring uniform, appearance and student behaviour</li><li>Teach the Pastoral Care program</li><li>Liaise with parents regarding academic and pastoral progress of students</li><li>Undertake administrative tasks as required </li><li>Understand and value positive education practices</li></ul></li><li>Actively support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School</li><li>Other duties as required</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>A relevant teaching qualification and experience teaching Science to Senior School students.</li><li>A passion for effective teaching and learning</li><li>An interest in working with adolescents  </li><li>The ability to differentiate the teaching program to address students’ learning styles and varied academic needs;</li><li>A willingness to participate in curriculum development and professional development</li><li>Expertise or interest in the emotional, social and physical development of adolescents </li><li>An understanding of positive education in a secondary setting</li><li>Experience in the meaningful integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into the curriculum</li><li>Experience in teaching students with special learning needs</li></ul><p><strong>Salary, Terms and Conditions</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will be employed under the <i>Independent Schools ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement 2021</i>.</p><p><strong>The application</strong></p><p>Applicants should provide the following documents, via email to: <strong>employment&#64;burgmann.act.edu.au</strong></p><ul><li>Covering letter to the Principal, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length)</li><li>Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages)</li><li>A copy of your academic transcript</li><li>Teacher Quality Institute registration.  More information about registration is available at <a href="http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registration" rel="nofollow"><strong>http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registration</strong></a></li><li>Working with Vulnerable People check</li><li>Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be your current minister</li></ul><p> </p>

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