Secondary Science Teacher

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Adventist Schools Victoria Full time
Secondary Science Teacher (Chemistry or/and Psychology)

Salary - As per the Enterprise Agreement

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Science Teacher (Year 7-12) to join the Secondary team at Mernda Hills Christian College. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach VCE, with expertise in Chemistry highly desirable and the ability to teach Psychology considered an advantage.

About Mernda Hills Christian College

Mernda Hills Christian College offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability and purpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future.

As a member of the Mernda Hills Christian College community, you will join a team passionate about education, including teaching a biblical worldview that provides hope for its community. To learn more about Mernda Hills Christian College, please visit the College website at .

Why Join Mernda Hills Christian College?

  • Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport
  • Genuinely friendly and supportive staff
  • Close-knit school community that fosters collaboration
  • Multicultural and diverse student body
  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • Lower student-teacher ratios
  • Strong early career teacher support
  • Expanding and growing school
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive salary for classroom teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:

  • Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes
  • Use critical reflection to improve the knowledge, learning and skills of students
  • Use multiple sources of feedback on their classroom practice to inform their professional learning goals
  • Show a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning within the school and the wider Seventh-day Adventist school system
  • Can support and actively promote, and not undermine, the Christian-based values and ethos of the College based on the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Have the capacity to teach the Australian curriculum in the context of the college's Christian-based ethos
  • Be able to plan for and lead daily Christian-based class devotions to students

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate students
  • Dedication to evidence-based teaching practices and ongoing professional development
  • Time management and organisational abilities
  • Current VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications
  • As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children.
  • These positions are subject to maintaining registration with VIT

The salary range is $83-124k based on years of experience.

Expressions of interest can be sent to Steve Cowley, Director of Education, with applications submitted here.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Mernda Hills Christian College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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