Job Description
About the Role:
Are you a passionate Primary Teacher ready to inspire and lead? Tradewind is proud to partner with a community-focused Catholic Primary School in Melton, offering a full-time teaching opportunity commencing in 2025.
This role involves teaching students in junior/middle years and requires the ability to teach Religious Education, supporting the Catholic ethos and faith values of the school. With a student body of under 500, the school fosters a close-knit, connected environment where collaboration and community are at the forefront.
Join a dedicated team within a school renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, supportive leadership, and commitment to nurturing both staff and students. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a school that values professional growth, community engagement, and a strong sense of belonging.
Take the next step in your teaching journey and become part of a school community making a real difference!
Key duties:
- Develop and implement lesson plans and instructional materials that align with the Victorian curriculum
- Establish and maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning, including managing student behaviour, fostering positive relationships, and promoting mutual respect among students.
- Design and administer assessments, to evaluate students' understanding and provide timely feedback to students and parents on their progress and areas for improvement.
- Provide additional support and assistance to students who require differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with learning disabilities or English language learners.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to share ideas, resources, and strategies for improving student learning outcomes.
- Participate in team meetings, grade-level planning, and school-wide initiatives to support the school community.
- Teach Catholic teachings, traditions, and practices in alignment with diocesan or school guidelines, and approved RE programs.
- Foster a holistic approach by integrating Catholic values across subjects where appropriate.
- Guide students in understanding Gospel values, Catholic traditions, and how these relate to their lives and the broader community.
- Ensure all students, regardless of background, feel valued and supported in exploring their faith.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Must have a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Primary in Australia
- Experience working with a Catholic school advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Join a close-knit team of three educators, collaborating with diverse teaching expertise to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Inspire and guide students from Years 1 to 6, fostering embedded values, student voice, and agency in a supportive classroom environment.
- Teach in modern, well-equipped facilities designed to engage and empower learners.
- Collaborate with an approachable leadership team committed to fostering community engagement and open communication.
- Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your dedication, expertise, and contributions to a thriving school community.
The School:
- Teach in a vibrant, community-focused Catholic Primary School supporting approximately 460 students from Foundation to Year 6.
- Enjoy a dedicated weekly planning day for your team, promoting collaboration and efficient curriculum delivery.
- Benefit from a supportive learning environment with a Learning Support Officer in every classroom, enhancing teaching and student outcomes.
- Access professional learning opportunities through dedicated specialists, mentors, and instructional coaches.
- Receive a salary reflective of your experience, ranging from $78,000 to $116,000, in a school that values innovation, inclusivity, and shared success.
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 the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091 or email Tahlia on
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.
