Secondary Maths And Science Teacher

**Secondary Maths and Science Teacher**

Treetops is a small, caring educational community, located in the Perth Hills. Due to growth in student numbers throughout the school, we are now seeking an enthusiastic Secondary teacher. This position can potentially be full

Treetops places great value on educating the individual within a child-centred setting.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of one of Perth's well-established innovative learning communities.

**Key Objectives**

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the school's policies, under the direction of the Principal.
- Ability to engage and motivate students.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of the Western Australian curriculum, together with a contemporary approach to teaching, learning and assessment.
- Willingness to embrace the ethos of the school, especially respect for the individual, while delivering an innovative and academically-challenging education.
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary) qualification; or relevant Bachelor qualification, together with a Graduate Diploma of Education in Secondary Teaching - preferred majors in Science or Mathematics or Psychology.
- Current TRBWA registration (or ability to gain registration prior to commencement of employment).
- Current working with children card
- Experience in child-centered education and inquiry-based learning.
- Experience in teaching in years 7 and 8 - and/or years 11 and 12.
- Experience in multi-age grouping.
- Ability to create and manage a differentiated curriculum.
- Open to learning new skills and techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively and energetically within a highly differentiated student-centred school culture.

To apply:

**The Treetops Approach**

We believe that:

- Students should be presented with a challenging and broad academic environment that encourages intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.
- Education is the shared responsibility of students, family and school.
- Nurturing curiosity and creativity is the key to stimulating exploration and discovery throughout life.
- Students learn best when they are actively engaged in authentic learning experiences.

**The Treetops Culture**

We treat everyone at Treetops as unique individuals and foster their talents and gifts through careful mentorship and guidance, based on mutual respect.

At Treetops, we provide an environment that allows these talents to flourish; one that is innovative, progressive and grounded in trust, compassion and respect.

**Key Objectives of this Role**

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Principal. A class teacher is an informed, reflective professional who uses an array of strategies to create positive learning environments, which motivate and challenge all students to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders.

**Key Relationships**

Reports to the Head of Secondary School.

**Child-Safe School**

Treetops adheres to the highest standards of contemporary child safe practices. We adhere to, and fully support, the objectives of the WA Commissioner for Children and Young People.

**Specific Duties of this Role**
- Ensure the successful implementation of a differentiated curriculum in multi-age group classes.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Treetops by regularly attending staff meetings.
- Work collaboratively with other teaching staff.
- Ensure that assessments and student records are kept up to date.
- Ensure that Curriculum requirements are being met and that outcomes are clearly documented.
- Use the Western Australian Curriculum in planning.
- Maintain ongoing records of student progress.
- Document all parent/teacher interviews.
- Regularly report to parents, in accordance with school guidelines.
- Attend Professional Development sessions.
- Work with School Leadership to support the school's guiding statements/philosophy.
- Work with a small team of Secondary teachers to ensure a vibrant, positive culture of learning.
- Effectively communicate relevant aspects of programs with members of the Treetops community.
- Comply with contemporary WHS work practices.
- Willingness to perform extra-curricular tasks e.g. camps, sport, concerts, excursions and special programs.

**Core Competencies**
- Motivate and engage with colleagues.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, students and parents.
- Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing. Actively listen.
- Deal effectively and non-confrontationally with students and staff.
- Positively influence others.

**Personal Qualities**
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Experience working with diverse students and providing differentiated learning.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
- Sets high standards and expectations.
- A highly motivated individual.

**Knowledge and Understanding**
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