Science Teacher

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:Classroom Teacher

**Occupation**: Teacher

**Location**: Mortlake

**Reference**: 1481247

**Location Profile**:
Mortlake P-12 College is a learning environment that serves the rural district surrounding Mortlake - a sheep, beef, cropping and dairy farming area about 50 kilometres north of Warrnambool. In 2025 our student enrolment is 185 and we have 22 teaching staff and 16 education support staff.

As a P-12 school we believe a great strength is our ability to provide a seamless transition between primary and secondary schooling as we have an extensive knowledge of our students' learning and social needs. We place a high emphasis on developing not just a student's academic progress but their learning growth as individuals in all areas, including their mental health and wellbeing. Our school has a focus on continuous improvement in every aspect of school life.

Our school goals focus on improving our students' levels of achievement in all domains of the curriculum. We are a Professional Learning Community (PLC) school and we are committed to implementing the DET Framework for Improving Student Outcomes. Our PLC focus brings together teams of teachers and leaders with a singular focus on ensuring success for every student. Our PLCs are characterised by teacher collaboration, shared practice and collective responsibility. The work of PLCs is undertaken through regular cycles of disciplined, collaborative enquiries.

The physical layout of the school reflects the sub school groupings with areas for Years F-6, Years 7-10 and Year 11 and 12 VCE / VCA / VET.

Our school provides students with the opportunity to excel in a range of 'enrichment¿ programs including performing arts (professional standard school productions), access to South West TAFE and Corangamite Trade Training Cluster, public speaking, instrumental music, sporting teams and camps and excursions at all year levels. We combine the best of a traditional approach to teaching with innovative and exciting programs at all levels.

Mortlake College is proud of its achievements in student learning. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy at all levels. One of our greatest achievements has been our excellent VCE and NAPLAN results over a long period of time. Our staff is committed to providing students with the best possible chances to maximise their results through smaller class sizes and knowledge of individual student learning.

We have a very strong welfare support team across the school. We are committed to providing the best possible learning environment for all our students so that they can reach their potential and experience success.

Our school has also undergone significant physical changes in recent years with over $3,000,000 being spent on upgrading our senior classrooms and primary school area. We are continuing to invest heavily in our school buildings and grounds. We are continuing to develop an inviting and stimulating learning environment.

Mortlake P-12 College is an excellent educational institution that is focused on continuous improvement.

**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 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.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibil