Steam Specialist Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 28/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1452671

**Location Profile**:
**Join Our Team at Boronia Heights Primary School
- Inspire, Grow, and Thrive**

Boronia Heights Primary School, established in 1968, is nestled on a beautiful, elevated site with breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges. Our expansive and meticulously maintained grounds are home to outstanding facilities, including synthetic turf ovals, flourishing gardens, and vibrant outdoor learning spaces. Recent refurbishments have transformed our generous classrooms into flexible and dynamic environments designed to engage and inspire students.

At Boronia Heights, we are known for our strong sense of community and our commitment to excellence. Our teachers work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), fostering differentiated learning approaches that cater to each student¿s unique needs. We¿re dedicated to supporting both personal and professional growth, providing a supportive and innovative environment for staff to thrive.

**Why Boronia Heights?**
- ** Outstanding Reputation**: Join a school where students, staff, and parents are valued as individuals, creating a culture of respect and trust.
- ** Collaborative & Innovative**: Our teaching approach is evidence-based and closely aligned to an explicit instruction model. We are continuously evolving to meet the demands of the modern educational landscape, particularly when it comes to structured literacy and numeracy.
- ** Strong Professional Development**: We invest in our teachers, offering ongoing opportunities for skill enhancement and growth.
- ** Engaged School Community**: Parents and volunteers are an integral part of our supportive school environment.

We believe in preparing our students to be confident, capable, and compassionate individuals who are ready to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, while our specialist programs in Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, STEAM, Physical Education, and Languages (German) enrich the educational experience. Our 1:1 iPad program, combined with other digital technologies such as robotics, coding and podcasting, ensures our students are equipped to be 21st-century learners.

Our school is also a place where student welfare, wellbeing, and personal growth are prioritised. Every member of our team plays a role in fostering positive relationships and supporting a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. With the Berry Street Education Model, we actively teach positive behaviours and develop social skills, empowering students to have a voice and take on leadership roles throughout their primary years.

At Boronia Heights Primary School, you¿ll be joining a passionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to making a lasting impact on every student. We invite you to be part of our vibrant school community, where your contributions as an educator are valued, and your growth is supported.

If you¿re ready to take the next step in your teaching career, join us at Boronia Heights Primary School.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the Science and Technology 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, particularly as they relate to STEAM, 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.

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