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Overview

Belmont Christian College is inviting applications for the position of Secondary Science Teacher. This position is an opportunity for an experienced, innovative Christian educator who is passionate about Kingdom Education and desires to teach senior and general Science within a productive team environment.

The successful applicant should:

- Be able to provide quality Christian Science education to students in Years 7 -12
- Have a passion to improve the learning culture for every single learner
- Have high expectations and an understanding that improvement is a shared responsibility
- Expect to be part of a God honouring collaborative staff team
- Ideally the applicant would be a specialist in either Biology, Physics or Chemistry as well as General Science

Key Accountabilities

Christian Leadership

- Demonstrate a Christ-like example in the College ensuring that all activities are undertaken with a strong Christian commitment and focus
- Exercise Christian servant leadership with staff, students, parents, and the wider community
- Perform day-to-day duties prayerfully and consistent with a Biblical lifestyle with the aim of bringing glory to God

Professional Knowledge

- Know Students and How They Learn: Understand and cater to the diverse needs and backgrounds of students; utilise knowledge of child and adolescent development to inform teaching practices
- Know the Content and How to Teach It: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the curriculum and teaching areas; implement effective teaching strategies to convey content; apply a Biblical perspective to content knowledge and teaching strategies; understand and communicate how a Christian worldview shapes the content and delivery of academic disciplines

Professional Practice

- Plan for and Implement Effective Teaching and Learning: Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards; employ a variety of teaching methods to address different learning styles and abilities; integrate a Christian perspective throughout content, programs, and teaching strategies; establish challenging learning goals that reflect high expectations for all students and incorporate a Biblical understanding of excellence; plan and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students with identified needs and disability
- Create and Maintain Supportive and Safe Learning Environments: Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports student engagement and wellbeing, promoting the Child Safe Standards; implement and enforce policies and procedures that ensure safety; manage student behaviour consistently and fairly; promote a culture of respect and safety, encouraging students to speak up about concerns; reflect Biblical understanding of community and human flourishing
- Assess, Provide Feedback and Report on Student Learning: Use a range of assessment strategies to evaluate student progress; provide timely, constructive feedback to students and parents

Professional Engagement

- Engage in Professional Learning: Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge; stay current with educational research and practices
- Engage Professionally with Colleagues, Parents/Carers, and the Community: Collaborate effectively with Colleagues to improve educational outcomes; communicate regularly with Parents and Carers about student progress; contribute to the wider school community through events and extracurricular activities; engage in professional learning that supports a Christian philosophy of education based on Biblical principles; demonstrate commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and vision

Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

- Provide emotional and spiritual support to students; develop and implement programs that promote student wellbeing within the Wellbeing Strategic Plan; act as a mentor and role model; provide spiritual support and guidance to students

Contribute to the College Community

- Participate in and support extracurricular activities, events, and programs; engage in community service projects and encourage student participation; foster a sense of community and collaboration within the school environment; mentor and support students in non-academic areas; collaborate with colleagues to develop initiatives that enhance the school community

Use of Data and ICT

- Use data to inform teaching practices and improve student learning outcomes; integrate ICT effectively into the classroom to enhance learning

Key Communications

Key internal communications: Curriculum Leaders, Head of Secondary, Director of Teaching and Learning, Wellbeing Team, Learning Enrichment Team; collaborations to integrate Christian perspectives in practices and policies

Key external communications: Students, Families

Decision Making

- Decisions made independently: Planning and executing lesson plans to meet curriculum objectives; assessing student performance and providing feedback; implementing classroom management strategies; integrating Christian perspectives into lesson plans
- Decisions made after consultation: Collaborating with colleagues to design cross-curricular activities; addressing significant student behavior or welfare issues with school counsellors or administration; developing individualized education plans for students with special needs in consultation with Student Learning Support staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- It is an inherent requirement of the role that the incumbent have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, actively attend their local Church, and willingly support the vision and practice of the College as stated in the College Statements
- Knowledge of and a deep commitment to child safety in an education setting
- Current Working with Children Check
- NESA registration as a Secondary Teacher
- Deep understanding of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- Thorough knowledge of curriculum content and pedagogy for secondary education
- Knowledge of Christian education principles and values
- Experience in integrating faith and learning in the classroom
- Experience in contributing to school-wide initiatives and community activities
- Demonstrated skills in working with people, adhering to principles and values, presenting and communicating information, applying expertise and technology, planning and organising

Selection Criteria

- Inherent requirement to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, actively attend local Church, and support the College vision
- Knowledge of and a deep commitment to child safety in an education setting
- Current Working with Children Check
- NESA registration as a Secondary Teacher
- Knowledge of Christian education principles and values
- Experience in integrating faith and learning in the classroom
- Willingness to participate in and support extracurricular activities, events, and programs
- Demonstrated skills in working with people, adhering to principles and values, presenting and communicating information, applying expertise and technology, planning and organising

Last date for receiving applications is June 24th, 2025.

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