VCE Food Studies Secondary Teacher in Melbourne

Bemin Secondary College requires multiple leaders, teachers and education support staff to join our team at Victoria's fastest-growing secondary school. The College has grown to 1500 students in its third year and will grow to a further 1700 students for 2027. The ideal applicant is innovative, flexible, and confident in their ability to contribute to the school community for the students to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. They will work as both a leader and community member in establishing a strong school culture.

Situated across two campuses, Bemin Secondary College is Truganina's first secondary school, presenting a unique experience to be a part of creating a culture of educational excellence at the heart of the Truganina community.

In 2027 the College will continue to build on its excellent foundation by further increasing the multiple subject offerings across all year levels. This is complemented by the completion of Stage 2 Build. In 2027 the College facilities will include:

• Community hubs – indoor gymnasium courts; food kitchens, music and drama/dance studios
• Specialised Visual Arts (including Ceramics) and Technology (Design, Media & Digital) buildings
• Specialised Science buildings
• Learning Neighbourhood Buildings
• Libraries and resource centres
• Wellbeing & Inclusion areas

At Bemin Secondary College, all students will be empowered to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. The learning, growth and achievement of all young people will be underpinned by creativity, innovation and a commitment to respectfully work together to create a sustainable future for themselves and their families.

Bemin Secondary College’s mission is to foster a learning community identified by high expectations, a commitment to evidenced based practices and a deep pride in the school values. The school promotes a strong sense of community by building strong home/school partnerships and welcoming all students from across the local neighbourhood. All students are supported to develop their identity by differentiated pathways while acknowledging that their individual cultures and personal identities are sources of strength.

At Bemin Secondary College, all teachers are expected to commit to collaborating in a multidisciplinary way while working in a professional learning community. All teachers have the opportunity to work across both campuses, based on qualification and experience. All teachers are expected to develop and/or demonstrate a deep understanding of the School’s pedagogy and the ability to co-create and action the delivery of a guaranteed and viable Victorian Curriculum and/or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) senior school program.

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.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position are encouraged to apply.

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.