Job Description
An enriching opportunity awaits a dedicated Secondary English teacher at an excellent and truly global Independent School in Melton, situated in Melbourne's West. Commencing this term, the contract extends until the year's end, with potential for extension into the new year. This role involves instructing students in English years 7-9 within state-of-the-art facilities, available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
The school, renowned globally with 125 campuses worldwide and a student body of over 9000, prides itself on its innovative approach to education. The Melton Campus, the largest in Victoria, serves local students as well as those from nearby regions such as Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Sunbury, and Werribee. With dedicated learning spaces for both middle Primary and Secondary education, the campus currently accommodates 225 students onsite.
Key duties:
- Designing and delivering lessons that focus on developing advanced language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing under the Victorian Curriculum.
- Teaching concepts of text analysis, interpreting literature, discussing themes, characters, and literary techniques, and fostering a deeper appreciation for literature, writing sophisticated essays, engaging in debates, and delivering presentations.
- Introducing students to a wide range of literary genres and texts from various cultural and historical contexts.
- Teaching grammar, syntax, and language conventions to help students refine their writing and communication skills.
- Encouraging critical thinking and analysis of texts by teaching students to question, evaluate, and interpret information critically.
- Nurturing students' creativity and imagination through activities such as creative writing workshops, poetry analysis, and storytelling exercises.
- Teaching students research skills and methodologies to conduct independent inquiries and investigations.
- Collaborating with colleagues, to share resources, strategies, and best practices for teaching first language English effectively.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching English (as a first language).
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Full-time or part-time role commencing Term 2, 2024
- Teaching students in years 7-9.
- Small classes of less than 15 students
- Very competitive remuneration and employment benefits
- Great work-life balance - no after school or weekend sport/cultural activities
- Small school communities and class sizes with larger organisational resources
- Dedicated Teacher Academy for professional learning
- High academic performance culture with exceptional student outcomes
The School:
- Pioneering technology, in technology-empowered learning spaces.
- A commitment to providing a safe and caring working and learning environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school with a truly global focus
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities
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-calibre 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
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