Science (Ongoing) - Chemistry or Physics Teacher

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

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Classroom Teacher

**Occupation**:Classroom teacher

**Location**:Melbourne - Northern suburbs

**Reference**:1491966

**Location Profile**:

- At Thornbury High School, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Our core vision is to inspire and empower students to become respectful, resilient, and innovative leaders, equipped with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
- We are dedicated to providing a holistic education through a broad range of academic and extracurricular programs that cater to the diverse needs, talents, and aspirations of our students. Our strong focus on inclusivity ensures that all students feel valued, respected, and supported in their individual learning journeys. We cultivate a culture of high expectations, fostering a safe and secure learning environment where every student can achieve their personal best.
- Our school's vision is underpinned by the following core values:

- ** Academic Excellence**: We maintain high academic standards and encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
- ** Respect and Inclusivity**: We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and respect.
- ** Wellbeing and Resilience**: We prioritize the mental and emotional wellbeing of our students, helping them develop resilience and confidence to face life's challenges.
- ** Innovation and Opportunity**: We embrace innovation in teaching and learning, offering a wide range of opportunities for students to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.
- Thornbury High School serves approximately 1,100 students, and we continue to lead in academic achievement and post-school pathways. Our strong performance in VCE results, highlighted by our recent recognition with 'The Age¿ Schools that Excel Award, reflects our commitment to excellence. We continue to see significant improvement in student outcomes, with 16% of our Year 12 cohort in 2024 achieving an ATAR above 90.
- We are proud of our diverse programs, including the free instrumental music tuition offered to Year 7 and 8 students, our expanded Sports Academy, and the Italian language immersion program. Our commitment to fostering both academic and extracurricular growth is reinforced by recent developments in our school facilities, including the $14.9 million STEAM Centre and the Performing Arts and Sports Centre, which further enhance our vibrant teaching and learning environment.
- Thornbury High School values the diverse backgrounds of our students and staff, and we work to create a school culture where all feel welcome and supported. Our student-led bullying survey, along with ongoing efforts to promote wellbeing, contribute to a secure and positive learning environment where students can grow both academically and personally.

**Acknowledgement of Country**
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which Thornbury High School stands, the Wurundjeri People, and pay our respects to their elders¿ past, present, and emerging.

**Application Information**
- Applicants must provide a statement addressing the key selection criteria.
- Please attach your cover letter, resume, and key selection criteria in one document, with your full name as the file name.
- Include your DE Employee ID Number (if applicable).
- If successful, a current WWCC/VIT card will be required.

**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 sp