Job Description
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated and passionate Lower Primary Teacher to join a Christian-focused school in Taylors Hill, located in Melbourne's West, starting in Term 1, 2025. This role involves teaching students in a nurturing and engaging environment, fostering foundational learning and holistic growth.
This well-regarded Christian school serves approximately 1,300 students from Foundation to Year 12 across two campuses. Known for its supportive community, excellent student behaviour, and commitment to values-based education, the school offers access to abundant teaching resources, professional learning opportunities, and a collaborative team culture dedicated to student success.
Key duties:
- Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that align with the Victorian Curriculum and reflect Christian values and principles.
- Establish a positive, nurturing classroom environment that promotes respect, kindness, and student engagement while effectively managing behaviour.
- Design assessments to evaluate students' understanding, providing constructive feedback to support growth and achievement.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the unique needs of all learners, offering additional support where required, including for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and shared success.
- Actively participate in school-wide initiatives, team meetings, and professional development aligned with the school's mission.
- Teach and integrate Christian teachings, Scripture, and values across the curriculum, fostering spiritual growth and a Christ-centred worldview.
- Guide students in developing a personal relationship with Christ and understanding how faith shapes their actions and service to the community.
- Promote inclusivity and respect for all students, ensuring a supportive, compassionate approach to faith exploration and personal development.
Skills & Experience:
- Possess relevant qualifications in Education.
- Hold a valid and up-to-date VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registration.
- Have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Demonstrate proven experience teaching Primary in Australia
- Experience in Christian or Catholic school environments is highly desirable
- Provide contact details for two recent, education-based referees (within the last five years)
Offering:
- Start in Semester 1, 2025, in a full-time, permanent position
- Work within a small, experienced teaching team of three
- Teach students in the lower Primary years
- Be involved in teaching Bible studies; conducting prayers and attending chapel on a regular basis
- Receive a competitive salary based on your experience, ranging from $78,000 to $116,000
The School:
- Experience teaching across two spacious, vibrant campuses designed for students from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Dynamic leadership team fostering supportive, close-knit teaching communities and collaborative decision-making
- A school culture deeply rooted in Christian values, creating a nurturing and faith-centred learning environment
- Highly regarded reputation for excellence and strong community connections
- Emphasis on shared planning, enriched by comprehensive professional development to inspire growth and innovation in teaching
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 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.
