Job Description
About the Role:
Tradewind are proud to be working together with an alternative school in the Melton area offering a unique opportunity for educators passionate about making a difference in the lives of students. The school caters to secondary students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream schooling within the Melton and Brimbank areas. The school is offering a 0.6 role, which allows you to work closely with small groups of students in a flexible and supportive environment focused on re-engaging learning, improving literacy and numeracy skills and helping them transition back into mainstream school or on to other pathways. If you are compassionate, adaptable and a caring educator looking to inspire and empower disengaged students, we would love to hear from you!
Key duties:
- Deliver tailored lessons aligned with students' academic abilities, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and other essential skills.
- Adapt curriculum delivery to meet diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring each student has access to meaningful educational experiences.
- Establish trust and positive relationships with students who may have experienced trauma, disengagement, or educational barriers.
- Act as a mentor and advocate, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Address behavioural challenges with patience and strategies aimed at de-escalation and positive reinforcement.
- Work collaboratively with wellbeing teams to support students' socio-emotional needs.
- Design hands-on, practical, and interest-based activities to re-engage students in the learning process.
- Utilise flexible teaching methods, including project-based and experiential learning.
- Work closely with school counsellors, social workers, and other support staff to provide holistic care for students.
- Regularly assess and document student progress academically, socially, and behaviourally.
- Engage in ongoing training specific to trauma-informed practices, behaviour management, and inclusive education strategies.
- Reflect on teaching practices and stay updated on methods to better serve disengaged learners.
Skills & Experience:
- Must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration is essential
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching at Primary/Secondary level in Australia
- Experience in working with students with additional needs highly advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- A wonderful opportunity for teachers to make a true difference in the lives of students
- Commencement from Term 1, in a 0.6 (three day) role
- Small class sizes of around 10 students and at least one ES person.
- Flexible and adaptable school environment to meet the needs of students
- Student centred approach with wonderful support for all new joining staff
The School:
- Around 50 students aged 12-18 from the local community that are seeking an alternative school pathway
- Around 20 teaching staff on site offering a very supportive community
- The school has a large investment in mental health/therapy services for its students
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities for all staff
Why work with Tradewind?
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 of providing high calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping to pursue a rewarding career. 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 Tahlia Schueren at the Permanent Team on 03 9110 0091 or email
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 background and people with disability and lived experience to apply
