Secondary Science Teacher - 2027 - Ongoing (with ability to teach VCE Biology or Chemistry or Physics)

Government schools; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarrawonga College P-12 is a Victorian government school located in Yarrawonga, with three campuses (P-4, 5-8, 9-12) and a plan to consolidate onto Gilmore Street while expanding an Adult Learning and Early Years precinct. The classroom teacher role focuses on planning, preparation and delivery of programs to meet student outcomes, with opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom as experience grows.

The College emphasises wellbeing, evidence-based pedagogy, and professional learning

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience planning high-impact teaching strategies that support student learning growth.
• Experience monitoring and assessing student learning using data and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Direct teaching of groups and individual students.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of school curriculum and priorities.
• Undertake other duties as appropriate to salary range, qualifications, and experience.
• Participate in parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, and school activities.
• Supervise and mentor student teachers and support professional learning.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching

Assessment & data

Communication & collaboration

Professional values

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Location Profile

Yarrawonga College P-12 is located in the beautiful rural township of Yarrawonga, on the banks of Lake Mulwala, a renowned tourist destination offering an exceptional lifestyle. The town is known for its welcoming community, relaxed pace, and abundant recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy water sports, fishing, golf, wineries, local markets, and national park adventures, with Wangaratta, Shepparton, Benalla and Albury-Wodonga all within easy reach. Melbourne is only a two-and three-quarter hour drive via the Hume Freeway, making Yarrawonga ideally placed for regional living with city accessibility. The township of Yarrawonga is predicted to grow significantly, with an additional 500 school-aged children by 2050, making this an exciting time to be part of a forward-looking and community-driven educational environment. Yarrawonga College P-12 proudly provides seamless education from Prep to Year 12, with three distinct stages of learning:

• P-4 Campus
• 5-8 Campus
• 9-12 Campus

Each Campus is led by a Campus Principal who manages daily operations and reports to the College Principal. This structure allows for strong leadership and close connection with students and staff at every level. The College has recently received planning funding to take the next exciting step in our long-term vision to consolidate all year levels onto our Gilmore Street site. The nearby Pinniger Street site will be transformed into an Adult Learning and Early Years Learning Precinct, including a new two-classroom kindergarten opening in early 2026 for 66 three- and four-year-olds. This development aligns with the community's long-held goal of creating a ‘0-99’ Education and Sporting Precinct, establishing Yarrawonga as a lifelong learning hub. Discussions with Adult Education providers are already underway, creating exciting opportunities for future collaboration and community growth. Yarrawonga College P-12 is recognised for its high-quality teaching and learning programs, built on strong curriculum design, evidence-based pedagogy, and a collaborative approach through Professional Learning Communities. Staff work closely to plan, assess, and reflect on practice to continuously improve student outcomes. The College places great importance on student wellbeing, with a dedicated support network that includes a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (Social Worker), Mental Health in Secondary Schools Practitioner (Social Worker), Student Wellbeing Teacher, Doctors in Schools program, and support from a Senior Psychologist. This ensures students are well supported, connected, and ready to learn each day. Yarrawonga College P-12 consistently achieves strong results in NAPLAN, VCE, and post‑school pathways, with state‑leading destination data thanks to our focus on individualised, ¿right fit¿ pathways for every student. Our College values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Cooperation and Integrity underpin all that we do, fostering a safe, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment where every student is known, challenged, and supported to succeed. Staff at Yarrawonga College P¿12 are part of a collaborative and passionate team that is deeply committed to improving outcomes for students and shaping the future of education in one of Victoria's most vibrant and rapidly growing regional communities.

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 responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2

Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state‑wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities. A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

• Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
• Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
• Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers
• Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1

The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers. At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities. The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school. Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co‑curricula activities.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
• Undertaking other non‑teaching supervisory duties.

Who May Apply

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected] Applicants seeking part‑time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.

Qualification Requirements

• The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).
• Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.