Job Description
The Role:
Are you passionate about teaching Religious Education and eager to join an innovative educational environment in 2025? Tradewind is collaborating with a Catholic school in Sunbury to offer a full-time RE plus one other method, teaching position for years 7-1, starting in 2025. The school champions modern learning practices with a newly introduced vertical curriculum, where new educators have the opportunity to help shape this forward-thinking model. Recognized as a 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice for the second year in a row, the school values every student and staff member. Don't miss out on this exceptional teaching opportunity!
Key Duties
- Planning and delivering engaging and comprehensive Religious Education lessons that align with the school's Catholic ethos and the religious education curriculum within the Victorian Curriculum.
- Fostering the spiritual growth and development of students by providing opportunities for prayer, reflection, and exploration of Catholic teachings, values, and traditions.
- Assisting students in preparing for sacraments such as Confirmation, First Holy Communion, and Reconciliation through religious instruction, retreats, and sacramental programs.
- Teaching students about the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, and guiding them in understanding the teachings of Jesus Christ and their relevance to contemporary life.
- Exploring ethical and moral issues from a Catholic perspective, including topics such as social justice, human rights, and the dignity of life, and encouraging students to apply Catholic moral principles to their decision-making and actions.
- Engaging with the school community, including parents, parish members, and external Catholic organizations, to promote collaboration and support for the school's religious education program.
- Providing pastoral support and guidance to students, including counselling, mentoring, and spiritual direction, to help them navigate personal challenges and develop a deeper relationship with God.
- Assessing students' understanding and application of Catholic teachings and values through various forms of assessment, including exams, projects, presentations, and reflective journals.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Hold a valid VIT registration
- CECV Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School (or working towards)- school can support this
- Experience in RE from 7-11 advantageous- graduates welcome to apply
- Understanding of the Vic Curriculum- experience teaching in Vic/Australia
- Minimum 4-year bachelor's degree containing a teaching qualification, with further study an advantage
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years from upper management
- An understanding and appreciation of Catholic teachings, values, and traditions are essential for teaching within the Catholic system, or a preparedness to be working within this system
Offering:
- Start from Term 1, 2025
- Instructing students in years 7-12
- Collaborating with approachable and transparent leadership
- Experience a unique College among nature, with contemporary facilities and historic sites.
- Be part of our next chapter of growth in a new shift to a vertical curriculum
The School
- Approximately 1600 students ranging from year 7-12
- Terrific mix of modern and heritage facilities
- 2024 winner of 5-Star Employers of Choice
- Future-focussed learning with a modern approach
- Authentic school community, where building relationships with students is key
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.
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
