Chemistry Teacher

Key Responsibility Areas:
Curriculum
To teach Chemistry lessons with regard to the Australian Curriculum Chemistry framework.
To teach SACE Chemistry.
To prepare and submit programs each semester in line with school requirements.
To communicate teaching, learning and assessment activities and feedback to students using the school's
Learning Management System.
To develop programs which cater inclusively to all students, supporting those in need as well as those requiring extension.
To work with other teachers of Chemistry to ensure consistency of program and assessment across year levels.
Assessment and Reporting
To assess and report on student achievement in line with the Australian Curriculum Chemistry Achievement Standard.
To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and achievement.
To use a variety of formative and summative assessment methods.
To provide relevant and meaningful feedback, regularly and promptly, to promote student learning.
To provide parents/caregivers with meaningful reports on student achievement.
To participate in internal and external moderation processes.
Teaching and Learning
To model exemplary teaching practice.
To use a range of teaching and learning strategies, including but not limited, direct instruction - whole class and small group, class discussions, group work, independent learning, practical activities.
To conduct formal parent - teacher meetings in accordance with the school parent - teacher meeting arrangements and schedule.
To actively seek and be involved in opportunities for your own professional learning.
To participate in an annual appraisal process, which includes feedback from students.
General
To contribute broadly to the activities offered by the School, including supporting and attending School community events and participating in promotional activities at the request of the site Principal.
To attend all staff meetings.
To undertake other duties as required.
To demonstrate a commitment to professional learning in relation to the requirements of this role.
Safety and wellbeing
We care significantly for your safety. You must:
take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both yourself and others,
report all accidents, incidents and hazards as soon as is practicable and
adhere to School policies.