Teacher of Vce Mathematics And/or Health

**Teacher of VCE Mathematics and/or Health & Physical Education Yrs 5-8**

Experience teaching Specialist Mathematics and/or VCAL Mathematics will be highly regarded

Full-time, ongoing position

Yirramboi Campus, Keilor

**ABOUT OVERNEWTON COLLEGE
Overnewton Anglican Community College is a co-educational Preparatory to Year 12 College catering for

approximately 2,000 students across two campuses located in Keilor and Taylors Lakes.

Overnewton Anglican Community College strives to be an inclusive learning community, providing a respectful

environment where students aspire to excellence in a broad range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities. We

value our Christian foundation, and the importance of parents as active members of our College family, as we work

together, endeavoring to prepare each of our students to be mentally, physically and spiritually ready for life.

It is expected that all staff will support the Christian ethos of an Anglican school, innately believe that students are

at the beginning and centre of all decisions in a school, be IT literate and be willing to participate in our co
- curricular program.

**Position Description**

**Position Title** **Teacher of VCE Mathematics and/or Health & Physical Education
**Campus **Yirramboi Campus, Keilor

**Time Fraction **Full-time

**Reports to **Head of Mathematics and Head of Health, Physical Education & Outdoor Education

**Position**

**Summary**

Expressions of interest are invited from enthusiastic student-centred teachers to teach Senior

level Mathematics and/or Health & Physical Education to Years 5-8.

**Key**

**Responsibilities**

**Curriculum: **

Collaboratively plan and evaluate curriculum with a team of faculty-based teachers.

Provide consistent and coherent learning programs that will foster independence,
challenge and learning progression.

and experiences.

Document ongoing monitoring of student’s development and progress.

Collect and analyse student data to inform curriculum and program development
consistent with existing practices of the school.

**Classroom: **

Provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment which caters to the pastoral
care and specific individual needs of all students.

Provide a clean, safe and secure environment for students, parents and staff at all
times.

Attend to the safety of the students at all times.

Supervise and manage duties and responsibilities of Teaching Support Staff where
applicable.

Ensure all legally required documents (ie. attendance register, work program,
incident forms, parent contact records, Individual Education Plans, Student Support

Group minutes, semester reports etc) are maintained and upheld.

Regularly communicate with parents regarding student progress informally and via
Parent Teacher Interviews, written reports, etc.

Have an ongoing commitment to and participate in professional development that
generates an awareness of current trends and progress in education, which leads to

the enhancement of student learning.

**Professionalism and Team Work: **

Maintain positive, professional and supportive interactions with parents, staff and the
wider College community.

Work as a cooperative member the collaborative year level team, ensuring
harmonious relationships are maintained and delegated responsibilities are fulfilled.

Adhere to teaching and OH&S regulations and policies.

Attend and contribute to staff meetings and professional learning sessions.

Plan and host relevant information events throughout the year as required.

Maintain student staff and parent confidentiality.

Contribute to the co-curricular program of the College as required.

**Additional Responsibilities: **

Reflect and uphold the values of the College at all times and take an active role in the

general life of the faculties.

Contribute to the ongoing constructive evaluation of the faculty program, policies and

activities where required.

Undertake supervisory duties as required.

Undertake other professional responsibilities as the College may reasonably require.

**Key Qualities The teacher we are seeking will have the following qualities: **

Enthusiasm for the ethos of the College, and a sense of excitement about learning for
themselves as well as for their students.

Detailed knowledge of Australian Curriculum and VCE as relevant to the position.

A passion for engaging every student and demonstrated ability to bring out the best in
them.

Demonstrated expertise in teaching at relevant levels.

Excellent general teaching skills and student-centered conceptions of knowledge.

Strong understanding and appreciation of the social, relational, attitudinal, physical and
cognitive development of students at relevant year levels.

Skills in negotiating the curriculum, managing group work and catering for a wide range
of interests, learning styles and abilities.

An ability to incorporate digital technologies as an integral part of curriculum.

Collaborative and proactive ap