Job Description
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity awaits a Senior Primary educator to join a close-knit Primary School in Melbourne's West from Term 2. Teach and inspire Year 3/4 students in a supportive, collaborative team, fostering both academic and personal growth. Design and deliver an engaging curriculum that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity while supporting students' social and emotional development. If you're a dedicated educator passionate about student success and a strong school community, this rewarding role is for you.
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.
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 advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Starting Term 2 within a wonderful 3/4 learning community
- Modern closed classroom with shared break out spaces
- Collaborative staff with low turn over
- Strong sense of community within the school and excellent support at all levels
- Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise and time dedication
- Open to experienced and grad teachers
The School:
- Around 300 students spanning from Foundation to Grade 6
- Modern classrooms with closed spaces and shared breakout areas
- Encouraging management team and compact team structures facilitating streamlined planning and support
- Abundant opportunities for professional advancement and personal development
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 Tahlia Schueren on the Education 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 backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
