Job Description
About the Role:
An outstanding opportunity awaits a passionate Art/Media teacher to join a Christian-focused school in Taylors Hill, in Melbourne's West, beginning in Semester 2. Work with students in years 9-12 in this predominantly Art, teaching role. This wonderful Christian school, serving around 1300 students from years 7-12 across two campuses, maintains excellent student behaviour, offers learning coaching, and boasts ample resources.
Key duties:
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons in art and media studies to secondary students, including those preparing for VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education).
- Developing curriculum materials, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with educational standards and student learning objectives.
- Providing instruction in various art mediums, techniques, and concepts, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, film, and digital media.
- Facilitating student exploration and experimentation with different artistic styles, processes, and technologies.
- Supporting students in developing their creative and critical thinking skills, as well as their ability to analyse and interpret visual media.
- Providing constructive feedback on student work and assessing their progress through assignments, projects, and examinations- in particular VCE level assessments.
- Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on developments in the field of art and media education.
- Providing pastoral care and support to students, including spiritual guidance, counselling, and mentorship as required.
- Incorporating Christian teachings and ethics into classroom discussions and interactions with students.
- Upholding the mission, vision, and values of the school and actively contributing to its Christian ethos.
Skills & Experience:
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary Art 7-12, in particular VCE
- Christian/Catholic School experience highly regarded
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Teaching Year 9-12 Art and Year 10 Media
- Join a faith-based school community that is actively growing and evolving
- Commence Semester 2- Term 3 in a full-time, ongoing role
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $76,000 to $117,000
The School:
- Two large campuses for students from P-12
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school within the local community
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities
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
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.
