Science Teacher

**Ballarat Clarendon College - different by design**

Ballarat Clarendon College is different by design. Clarendon's knowledge-rich and sequenced curriculum, its commitment to explicit teaching, approach to the structure of lessons, classroom management and data analysis makes it different from other schools - deliberately so.

At Clarendon, we believe that learning should not be a lottery. Students should never feel 'lucky' to have one teacher but 'unlucky' to be taught by another. If a teacher is supporting and progressing their students through a nuanced approach to a topic, a particular sequence of tasks, a more effective explanation or a striking analogy that illuminates a complex concept, then all teachers should know about and use those same methods. Everyone wants to get better.

We believe that all students deserve the best curriculum we can offer - one that draws from the research evidence that points to the effectiveness of a knowledge-rich curriculum, explicitly taught.

And this is what drives Clarendon's approach to common planning, to developing a high-quality curriculum that contributes to better learning opportunities for students and for staff.

The approach that we take is not that same as other schools that pursue different pathways towards excellence, but it is what we do.

Clarendon's commitment to professional learning - using research-based best practice to get better - ensures that our teachers, working closely with and learning from their colleagues, strive, thrive and achieve.

We are about learning. That might sound obvious for a school. Yet, to us, everything is an opportunity for learning - every interaction, every game, every performance, every calculation or paragraph. We are as much about teacher learning as we are about student learning.

And who would not be up for that? Who would not want to get better all the time?

Clarendon is not like other schools. Deliberately so. We are daring and we are intentionally and purposefully different.

If Clarendon sounds like the type of school that you'd like to be a part of, we're keen to meet with you.

**Science Teachers**

Consistently the top performing independent, co-educational school in Australia, Ballarat Clarendon College is recognised as a leader in drawing on the insights of cognitive science and educational psychology in the development of teaching and learning practices. Committed to evidenced-based decision making, Clarendon draws on research to design and map the curriculum, select effective instructional strategies and structure lessons.

It's this commitment, we would argue, that produces our exemplary academic results, that contributes to the energy and enthusiasm of our staff, and that generates our positive, passionate and aspirational culture - our students flourish. And that's what counts.

If you strive for excellence, are committed to learning and evolving as an educator, love working with ordinary kids who know how to work hard and have fun, and want to work in a cooperative and supportive community, then we're eager to meet with you.

**General information**

**Child safety commitment**

Ballarat Clarendon College is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students through its Child Safety Framework and an ongoing focus on ensuring a culture of child safety is promoted and maintained. The school adheres to clear policy and procedural frameworks that ensure compliance with the mandated Child Safe Standards.

**Key selection criteria**
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications (VIT registration)
- Strong curriculum understanding, including the Child Safe Standards
- Ability to effectively plan and design lessons
- Commitment to and understanding of the use of a range of assessment tools and techniques
- Proven ability to provide feedback to students
- Solid understanding of how to analyse data in relation to student progress and teaching effectiveness
- Commitment to continuous improvement in and out of the classroom
- Proven ability to manage time and conflicting priorities effectively
- Ability to communicate and interact with all Ballarat Clarendon College community members positively and appropriately
- Previous experience working within a team environment with a focus on success and outcomes
- Proficient user of information technology.

**How to apply**

Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, valid Australian Work Rights.

For further information, please see the attached documents for the general classroom teacher position description.

Ballarat Clarendon College is committed to the health and safety of its staff, students and our community, which includes implementing child safety standards and Government Health Directions.