Food Technology / Science Teacher | 2027
Location:
Melbourne North, VIC
Start:
Term 1, 2027
Employment:
Full-Time
School:
Government Secondary School, Years 7–12
About the School
HARKE has partnered with an innovative co-educational government secondary school in Melbourne’s north. The school operates a progressive, student-driven learning model, with a strong emphasis on student choice, personalised pathways and practical application. Inquiry, projects and hands-on experiences are central to learning, making this environment particularly well suited to practical areas such as Food Technology and Science.
About the Position
The school is seeking a Food Technology / Science Teacher for 2027.
The successful teacher will use practical investigation, experimentation, design and real-world contexts to engage students across Food Technology and Science. The school is looking for an educator who can facilitate learning rather than rely solely on traditional teacher-led instruction and who is comfortable giving students greater ownership of their learning.
Alignment with the school’s progressive pedagogy will be a key consideration at interview.
Skills & Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging Food Technology and Science curriculum through practical, inquiry and project-based learning.
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Maintain high standards of student safety, safeguarding, wellbeing and safe practice within practical learning environments.
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Encourage students to investigate, design, experiment and apply their learning to real-world problems.
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Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues regarding learning, progress and wellbeing.
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Collaborate with colleagues and contribute positively to an innovative and adaptable teaching culture.
Requirements to Apply
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Relevant teaching qualification with suitable Food Technology and/or Science teaching methods.
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Registration with or eligibility for the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
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Full Australian work rights.
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Two professional referees and completion of HARKE’s onboarding and safeguarding requirements.
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Genuine interest in hands-on, inquiry and project-based learning.
What HARKE Does
HARKE Recruitment makes the recruitment process easy, efficient and effective. HARKE provides full information about opportunities, discusses suitability before presenting applications, coordinates interviews and supports teachers through onboarding and commencement. There is no cost to teachers.
How to Apply
Apply through HARKE Recruitment with an updated CV. Shortlisted applicants will be asked brief questions about their approach to hands-on learning, student agency and inquiry-based teaching before being presented to the school.