Job Description
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced English Domain Leader to join a community-focused Catholic school in Keilor, commencing Term 2. This role involves teaching English to students in Years 7-10 while providing strategic and instructional leadership within the English faculty. The successful candidate will support staff and students in achieving excellence and foster innovative teaching practices.
Key Teaching duties:
- Plan and deliver lessons to build advanced language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing (Victorian Curriculum).
- Teach text analysis, literature interpretation, essay writing, debates, and presentations across diverse genres and cultural contexts.
- Strengthen grammar, syntax, and language conventions to enhance communication.
- Foster critical thinking through text evaluation and interpretation.
- Inspire creativity via writing workshops, poetry, and storytelling.
- Guide students in research skills for independent inquiry.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share effective English teaching strategies and resources.
Key Leadership duties:
- Foster student agency and engagement in learning
- Build teacher capacity to use data for differentiated instruction
- Strengthen partnerships within the school and broader community
- Lead teaching and learning, staff development, and strategic innovation
- Ensure domain curriculum is relevant, future-focused, and engaging
- Guide curriculum development using strong content and pedagogical knowledge
- Mentor and support domain staff through coaching, resources, and best practices
Skills & Experience:
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Current/valid VIT registration (or in the application process)
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching English in Australia
- Proven Leadership experience within a Secondary school setting required
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Uphold the highest quality of child protection
Offering:
- POL2.5 (Position of Leadership) role, including an additional financial incentive of approx., $8K and time allowance
- Salary range: $80,000-$115,000, based on experience and qualifications
- English teaching component for Years 8-10 students
- Join a small, inclusive, and welcoming school community with a strong sense of belonging
- Be part of a values-driven environment that emphasizes character development and social responsibility
The School:
- Outstanding facilities and a student body of approximately 650 students in grades 7-10
- A management team that is easily approachable and a close-knit team structure
- A robust pastoral care program benefiting both students and staff
- Exceptional staff induction programs
- A school highly regarded and respected within the local community
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 on the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091 or email your CV and interest to
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
