Fixed Term – Family Leave Position. 21/7/2025 to 20/7/2032.
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.

Our Purpose:

At TC our purpose is “to challenge the status quo so that everyone is empowered to learn.”

We Believe:

Learning is more than just acquiring knowledge. It is a personal, exciting, lifelong journey. School is a place to discover and pursue your passions which contribute to the greater good.

High quality teaching and learning is student-centred and relationship driven, where support and challenge empower all to be the best that they can be.

Success comes in many forms and growth and achievement are to be recognised and celebrated.

Our Values – Empowered Learners

The elements we value that lead to empowered learners are:

Agency - having the ability to be involved in setting the parameters of your own learning

Relationships - having meaningful interactions with your peers and all other members of the Community

Understanding - knowing that your individual needs and circumstances are considered when designing your learning

Success - being challenged by the learning to experience personal growth

Authenticity - doing real things that matter

School profile

TC is a leader in innovative and progressive education. Having transformed the school from a school of last resort to a thriving community, we now have approximately 1250 students and demand outstrips supply. We continue to improve and innovate by having a clear focus on both “core” work and “explore” work. In 2023, TC was named Australian Government Secondary School of the Year, and one of our staff members was named the Australian Government Secondary School Teacher of the Year. In the same year, the school was shortlisted as a finalist in the Victorian Education Excellence Awards in the Provision for High Ability Students category.

The Role:

Templestowe College is looking for a Secondary Teacher with a passion for animals who can join us in teaching the "student led" program "Working With Animals".

The Working with Animals Program has three hands-on practical subjects, where the teacher will be required to supervise and facilitate students working with a wide variety of Reptiles, Birds, Mammals and Fish. The program heavily relies on caring for live animals as a major part of the curriculum. Based on a model of peer-to-peer learning, student leaders will need supervision and support in how to communicate with their peers whilst teaching them, and aiding them in their problem solving. A focus of our curriculum is the personal development of our students, and their capacity to work with others, problem solve and build independence.

The ideal applicant will feel comfortable and confident working with live animals, and assisting students in providing for their needs. Species in our collection include pigs, sheep, goats, alpaca, ducks, chickens, parrots, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, sugar gliders, pythons, skinks, monitors, turtles, frogs, geckos, fish and invertebrates. A knowledge of the husbandry of at least some of these animals is essential.

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.

Apply now at the link below or via School Jobs Vic- Careers - Job # 1474335.