Physics/maths

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Classroom Teacher

**Occupation**:Classroom teacher

**Location**:Melbourne - Northern suburbs

**Reference**:1484451

**Location Profile**:

- Thomastown Secondary College has a unique and proud history. Designed in 1971 on a mini-school model with a strong focus on engagement and student voice, we have retained our core values while responding to the changing needs of our community and that of the broader society. Central to our core values is the pursuit of Individual Excellence for each member of the College and this is embedded in our rich learning environment which values and supports diversity, excellence and teamwork. We foster a spirit of mutual respect and support, where every student is expected to strive to reach his or her potential. The College mission is to empower students to develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills essential for all citizens in this global world and we encourage all students to participate in shaping and improving our learning environment while taking every opportunity to participate in enrichment and extension programs.

The College takes advantage of its size and structure to strengthen and broaden the curriculum while focusing on the individual needs of each student, embracing, and celebrating the rich cultural contributions of our community. Founded on the understanding that effective schools are centred on the individual student as a learner and as a person, the vertically structured curriculum and distinct teaching teams in each of the Year 7-10 mini-schools allows enrichment at all year levels and in all learning areas. The structure and curriculum delivery are designed to provide the optimum environment to support strong, positive connectedness, and this, combined with personal encouragement from a designated team of educators supporting each student to achieve continual growth in both knowledge and skills Underpinning this belief is the unique Home Group structure, which provides each student with the same teacher-mentor from Year 7 to Year 10. and again, through Year 11 and Year 12. The structure supports a dynamic partnership between students, Home Group teacher and parents and provides continuity and effective monitoring of the social, emotional, and academic needs of each student.

The College provides senior students with a range of options from VCE, VM and VET and the opportunity to access a relevant work placement is available to all students enrolled in a VET course. A separate mini school with a designated physical area and core staff component supports an adult approach to learning. Students are able to select their course from VM, VCE and Vet study designs. Those students choosing a VET unit also participate in a relevant weekly work placement weekly during Units1 and Unit 2 and for those enrolled in Units 3&4, work placement takes place during Term 4

Thomastown Secondary College provides a safe and friendly learning environment. Individual Excellence is the college motto, an both the structure and curriculum delivery are designed to provide the optimum environment to support strong, positive connectedness, and this, combined with personal encouragement from a designated team of educators support each student to achieve continual growth in both knowledge and skills.

**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 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. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

**Role**:

- The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges
- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
- As the classroom teacher