Science and Maths Teacher Senior Secondary

Master of Education students teach senior secondary classes on campus while you finalise your MTeach. Teacher registration/LAT not required.

About the role:

You will be teaching within the Foundation Studies Program a program designed for international students who have relocated to Australia and are looking to complete their secondary education prior to joining UTAS for their tertiary education.

These students are invested in their studies polite and motivated. Coming from a broad range of nationalities they will require varying levels of support to develop their English literacy and study skills.

The units are equivalent to senior secondary subjects taught in the Australian curriculum with adjustments to promote language and study skills development.

You could choose to teach one or more of the following units:

• Foundation Mathematics: general maths unit designed for students intending to study a variety of STEM and nonSTEM courses at university. Topics include algebra linear and nonlinear functions and geometry.
• Statistics: an introduction to the collection analysis and graphical display of data. Linear regression correlation and causation are introduced. Probability functions are lightly covered
• Chemistry: covers atoms molecules molecular geometry stoichiometry thermochemistry equilibrium acids and bases and redox reactions; brief introduction to the naming convention for simple unsubstituted hydrocarbons; Laboratories are conducted with the assistance oflaboratory technicians
• Physics: Covers forces laws of motion kinematics work energy and power wave systems light and electricity. A number of inclass demonstrations have been developed and you are welcome to propose further handson activities to bring this subject to life.

About you:

Our students come from all over the world to fulfil their dream of studying at an Australian University. Pairing your sound pedagogical knowledge with excellent communication skills you will assist our students to achieve their goals.

To be successful you will have:

• Work well in teams to support colleagues and college processes
• A continuous improvement approach to pedagogy Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Bachelor degree in a relevant STEM discipline A Bachelor Diploma or Master of Teaching
• Is aware of and can adapt to a range of needs of students from different cultural and academic backgrounds

If you are yet to complete your Master of Teaching you should have passed 100 credit points of the course have RPL for the remaining credit points and passed your LANTITE.

Teacher registration is not required.

Be part of a dynamic organisation who truly appreciates and empowers their team while seeking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their international students.

For more than 20 years UP Education has been delivering bridging programs that are tailored to the needs of international students who require academic support to achieve their dream of a university education. In partnership with the University of Tasmania

UP Education is delivering a range of pathway programs at the UTAS Sandy Bay campus in Hobart. We have a passion for education and want to see our students succeed in every facet of their lives. As a result our focus on high quality teaching is coupled with an emphasis on holistic welfare and support.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education ensuring were attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. These are voluntary disclosures and candidates can elect not to answer these questions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.