Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)Full timeWe are seeking a full-time Science Teacher with the ability to teach Senior Chemistry commencing in Semester 1, 2025. You will join a collaborative team and work actively in classrooms, utilising your strong pedagogical and behaviour management practices.The ideal candidate will excel at creating inclusive and engaging classroom experiences, fostering critical thinking and real-world application of scientific concepts, teaching science and senior chemistry classes. Strong communication skills are essential for building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents, and for providing timely support and feedback to promote student success. The ability to inspire a passion for science, while maintaining a focus on each student's individual needs, is crucial in this role.The Science Teacher will play a vital role in fostering a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and development of students.As the successful candidate you will:Deliver outstanding science education with an unwavering dedication to excellence.Establish positive relationships, engaging in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development.Demonstrate effective pedagogical practices in learning and teaching, supporting the development and maintenance of positive relationships with students and colleagues.Create a dynamic, student-centered learning environment that is supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents, and practices.Implement effective, adaptive, inclusive, and equitable teaching strategies.Provide effective supervision of students and behaviour management practices.Support the sacramental, liturgical, ritual, and prayer life of the College.Ensure that the teachings, values, and practices of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.About Villanova CollegeVillanova College is a distinguished independent Catholic school for boys, guided by the Augustinian Order. Founded in 1948, the College has grown from its humble beginnings to its current vibrant campus in Coorparoo, where it now educates over 1,500 students from Years 5 to 12.With a rich history in education, the Augustinian Order has instilled a love of learning and a relentless pursuit of truth in our community. Our motto, Vincit Veritas ("Truth Conquers"), reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where knowledge and understanding thrive.Why Join Villanova College?At Villanova College, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity and family-friendly workplace. We employ over 250 dedicated staff members who play a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students. Our supportive and collaborative work environment is crafted to enable staff to achieve outstanding results for our young men, while also fostering their professional growth and job satisfaction.We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development, career progression, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Our Augustinian values create a strong sense of welcome and community, uniting staff, parents, and students.To be considered for this role, you must have:Qualifications to teach Science (Bachelor degree in education or equivalent qualification/s).Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration.Proficiency in using a range of information communications technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Teams, supporting students' use of technology to access curriculum).Ability to work autonomously and under limited direction, while inspiring and motivating students in a progressive learning environment to prepare them for the future.Commitment to Catholic education, philosophy, and practice, with a willingness to participate in the College's co-curricular program and attend camps as directed.Application ProcessTo apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and current resume, including the contact details of two referees via Seek. Please note the closing date for applications is COB Thursday, 7 November 2024.For further information or for a confidential discussion please contact Human Resources on (07) 3394 5511. We respectfully advise that no agency applications will be considered at this time.For further information on Villanova College, please visit our website.Additional InformationVillanova College is committed to providing an inclusive and child safe environment that is free from Workplace Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Certain roles require that we carry out working with children, police record and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.At all times, all employees must act in accordance with Villanova College Student Protection Policy and other Villanova Policies and Procedures. It is necessary that the role holder exercise judicious and prudent judgment in interactions with students.Terms and Conditions of employment are as per the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Religious Institute Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.Please note: This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the prospective employee and does not form part of the contract of employment.Villanova College acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and study, and their living culture. We pay our respects to them and their Elders, past and present, for their care of the land and waterways, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region.
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