Job Description
About the Role:
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of performers? Tradewind is thrilled to collaborate with an F-9 school in Caroline Springs, Melbourne's West, offering an exciting, full-time Performing Arts teaching role starting January 2025! This ongoing position is perfect for a passionate educator looking to join a dynamic, supportive Arts faculty focused on collaborative planning and targeted year levels. Immerse yourself in a community-driven school known for its exceptional teaching and learning environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a vibrant setting!
Key duties:
- Design and implement lesson plans that align with the Victorian Curriculum, focusing on various aspects of performing arts such as music, drama, dance, and media arts.
- Assess students' performance through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback, and preparing reports to communicate student progress to parents and guardians.
- Foster a creative and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and expression.
- Organise and direct school plays, musicals, concerts, and other performances, often working outside regular school hours.
- Lead or support extracurricular groups such as drama clubs, choirs, or dance teams, helping students to develop their skills further and gain performance experience.
- Work closely with other teachers in the performing arts department and across different departments to create interdisciplinary projects and performances.
- Coordinate logistics for performances, including booking venues, managing ticket sales, and liaising with technical staff.
Skills & Experience:
- Must possess unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Hold a current VIT registration or be eligible to apply.
- Strong understanding of the Victorian Curriculum with experience teaching in Victoria/Australia.
- Minimum of a 4-year bachelor's degree that includes a teaching qualification, with additional qualifications being advantageous.
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from senior management within the last 5 years.
Offering:
- Start Term 1, 2025, in a full-time, ongoing role.
- Teach passionate students in Years 7-9 within the vibrant Arts faculty.
- Enjoy protected planning time within school hours to support your creativity.
- Work alongside approachable and transparent leadership committed to your success.
- Competitive salary reflecting your expertise and dedication
The School:
- Enroll with a thriving community of around 1,350 students from Foundation to Year 9.
- Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities that enhance both teaching and learning experiences.
- Collaborate with an approachable management team and smaller teams for focused planning and support.
- Take advantage of plentiful professional development opportunities to grow your career.
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-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 Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support.
