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Graduate Teacher Program - Maths Teacher7-12 - Berwick Secondary College

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Berwick College began in 1977 as Berwick High School with an enrolment of 113 students, growing to an expected enrolment of 1750 in 2024. We are a proud, high-achieving and caring school. Our learning community is vibrant and connected where thousands of students, including second generations of families, have experienced their secondary education.

 

Berwick College prepares young people for a future in an increasingly changing world. Our students will face social, technological and economic change with the capability to adapt and respond with confidence and generosity. They will each be able to aspire to their own potential within a culture of collaboration, accountability and generosity toward others.

 

We believe that students thrive in a challenging academic program that also emphasises positive relationships and wellbeing. In 2023, the Berwick College Dux achieved an ATAR of 99.05 and we had students featuring in a range of Victorian Excellence Awards including Top Designs, Top Class Dance and the State Schools Spectacular. 

 

Berwick College students are immersed in a diverse and rigorous curriculum that promotes a holistic education across the six-year journey through the school. We support students to resilient, empathetic learners who challenge themselves to reach their highest potential and become valued, contributing members of society.

 

Our staff are deeply committed to the process of evaluating their instructional practice in order to continuously improve teaching and learning. Teachers work in a culture of high expectations and professional learning. Every learner is respected, valued and supported to progress through the curriculum at their own point of understanding.

 

Students at Berwick College are able to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and enrichment programs. Students in the high-performance programs such as the High Achievers¿ Program, Basketball Academy and Dance Academy excel in their field, with many students achieving at a state and national level.

 

Students may also access a huge range of opportunities for team sports competition, offered through the School Sports Victoria program. The hugely popular music and arts programs cater for all abilities, and offer opportunities for participation in many displays, concerts and presentations throughout the school year. The School Production is a highlight of the school calendar. At Berwick College, we empower students to explore the opportunities around them, to discover passions, and to work cooperatively and meaningfully with others as part of their daily lives.

 

Philosophy, Vision and ICARE Values

Berwick College¿s motto is ¿Crescam¿. Taken from the Latin verb ¿crescere¿, the term crescam means ¿I will grow¿ and reflects our commitment that every person ¿shall grow¿.

Our Vision

At Berwick  College our community fosters resilient, empathetic students who challenge themselves to learn, grow and become contributing members of society. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, positive and respectful learning environment.

 

This is achieved through: Excelling in Learning, Positive Relationships, Personal Growth, providing Rich and Varied Pathways and an Orderly Learning Environment.

 

Values

The ICARE framework (Inquiry ¿ Our Learning, Cooperation ¿ Our Community, Achievement ¿ Our Growth, Resilience ¿ Our Character, Empathy ¿ Our Awareness) will be our platform for recognition of our students¿ hard work and positive behaviour.

At Berwick College ICARE about being cooperative, empathetic and resilient, to inquire and achieve my best.

 
Program Benefits 

This position may attract an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.

Conditions of Employment 

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. 

The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. 

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. 

Eligibility for incentive payments: 

  • The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school. 
  • The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy. 
  • The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence. 

EEO AND OHS Commitment 

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-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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