Classroom Teacher - Science Incentive Payment Job posted: 13/11/2024Location: Melbourne Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 27/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: TeacherReference: Closes: 26/11/2024 Location Profile Mickleham Secondary College opened in January 2023 and is located in Mickleham, approximately 39 kilometres north of Melbourne. The College currently has 350 students in Year 7 & 8, and will progress by adding a new Year 7 cohort each year. The first phase of building has been completed and the school has a capacity for 800 students. Our facilities include:an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenitiesa learning neighbourhood buildinga science buildinga materials technology buildinga community hub building with a competition-grade basketball/netball court, canteen, music, drama and food technology teaching spacesa sports field.Phase 2 is planned in future subject to funding and will allow the school to accommodate 1200 students with an additional learning neighbourhood building and visual arts building. Mickleham Secondary College is located in a new residential estate on an expansive 20 acre site, with modern landscaping and situated next door to the newly opened Merrifield Recreation Reserve. Our school is surrounded by an engaged, vibrant, supportive community. Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated data literacy and experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and School Values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.SC6 Demonstrated outstanding professional and personal attributes including collaboration, humility, and an improvement focus. The ability to balance high expectations of all learners with inclusivity and positive education practices which maximises student engagement, a love of learning and improves learning outcomes. Responsibilities The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties. Who May Apply Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Incentive payment will be broken down with $2000 paid during first term of work, and $3000 paid after 12 months.Late applications will not be considered.