Job Description
Is English/Humanities your teaching passion? A committed Secondary English/Humanities teacher is needed to join an accredited International Baccalaureate Islamic school in Tarneit, offering flexibility with a Term 2 start. Serving approximately 1600 students from years P-12, this exceptional school welcomes both graduates and experienced teachers. With a strong emphasis on maintaining excellent student behavior and fostering a supportive environment, teachers of any faith are warmly welcomed.
Key duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive English/Humanities curriculum aligned with Victorian curriculum, covering various topics such as literature, writing, grammar, history, geography, and social studies.
- Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, incorporating a combination of lectures, discussions, activities, and projects to enhance students' understanding and critical thinking skills.
- Encourage students to think critically, analyse information, evaluate evidence, and draw informed conclusions about humanities topics and issues. Promote inquiry-based learning and research skills to develop students' intellectual curiosity and independent thinking.
- Collaborate with colleagues in English, history, geography, and other humanities disciplines to create interdisciplinary projects, units, and activities that integrate multiple subject areas and foster cross-curricular connections.
- Engage in continuous professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in humanities education, teaching methodologies, curriculum developments, and technology integration. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences relevant to humanities teaching.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Hold VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary English/Humanities advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (including upper management reference)
Offering:
- Teaching general English/Hums to students in years 7-10
- Join a school community that is actively growing and evolving- welcoming of any faith
- Flexible start in Term 2
- Terrific staff and student culture
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $75,000 to $115,000
The School:
- International Baccalaureate Accredited School
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school within the local community
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-caliber teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
