Job Description
About the role:
You will be leading a diverse, cohesive, and dedicated team of professionals, through modelling outstanding teaching and learning practices and by combining inquiry-based pedagogy with real world connections. This role will create opportunities for students to develop a passion for languages and an appreciation for different cultures alongside independent habits of lifelong learning. In addition, the role contributes significantly to the academic leadership within the school.
Key Duties:
- Passionate and a contemporary team leader with a shared vision for high quality student-centred education.
- Enthusiastic life-long learner who can contribute to a culture of continuous learning in professional practice
- Innovative practitioner with a student-centred focus
- Experience in teaching Languages across stages 4 to 6 with a strong focus on stage 6.
Skills & Experience:
- Formal teaching qualifications in Languages
- Current registration with NESA (including recent experience teaching in a classroom)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check
- Valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Desirable:
- Post graduate qualifications in Education Leadership or a specialty area
- Highly Accomplished Teacher with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- Demonstrated experience in leading Teaching and Learning initiatives in a Secondary School landscape
- Demonstrate professional knowledge through presenting and attending external workshops, conferences and leadership within a professional association.
- Experience in teaching International Baccalaureate curriculum
Offering:
- Attractive an above Agreement teaching salary between $117,132 - $133,748 plus a generous Leadership Level 2 allowance
- Term 1 2025 start
- Ongoing teaching role with an initial 3-year fixed term leadership component as Head of Faculty.
The school:
- The school offers a wide-ranging curriculum that is delivered by motivated, caring staff accessing exceptional facilities and resources
- Respect, growth, collaboration, and support are the drivers of the school's culture
- Professional Learning is varied to make sure middle and senior academic staff are supported in their roles and able to grow professionally and personally
- Staff groups and access to onsite aquatic and fitness centre
Why work for Tradewind:
- 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 / Sydney 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.
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Jaimie Brown on the Education Permanent Team on (02) 8357 1627 or
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.
