Job Description
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate educator to join a supportive school in Melbourne's West, teaching Junior English/Humanities from Term 2. The school is committed to academic excellence and student engagement, offering excellent facilities and a collaborative teaching environment.
This position involves teaching Years 7, 8, and 10, fostering critical thinking, communication skills, and a deep understanding of the humanities and English domains. With a strong focus on innovation and student success, this role provides a rewarding opportunity to inspire and support young learners. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today!
Key duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive English/Humanities curriculum aligned with Victorian curriculum, covering various topics such as literature, writing, grammar, history, geography, and social studies.
- Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, incorporating a combination of lectures, discussions, activities, and projects to enhance students' understanding and critical thinking skills.
- Encourage students to think critically, analyse information, evaluate evidence, and draw informed conclusions about humanities topics and issues. Promote inquiry-based learning and research skills to develop students' intellectual curiosity and independent thinking.
- Collaborate with colleagues in English, history, geography, and other humanities disciplines to create interdisciplinary projects, units, and activities that integrate multiple subject areas and foster cross-curricular connections.
- Engage in continuous professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in humanities education, teaching methodologies, curriculum developments, and technology integration. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences relevant to humanities teaching.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Must have VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary English/Hums within Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Teach English and Humanities to students in Years 7-8 and Year 10 within a supportive and engaging environment.
- Join a collaborative team of dedicated educators committed to innovative and high-quality English language core and elective program
- Updated and modern school facilities with great staff culture
- Competitive salary: $78K-$116K + Super (based on experience).
The School:
- Vibrant secondary school with approximately 1,500 students from Years 7-12, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
- Benefit from an approachable and supportive leadership team that values staff well-being and collaboration.
- Access extensive professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your teaching career.
- Join a school community committed to academic excellence, student engagement, and staff support.
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 Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091 or email your interest and your CV to
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
