Job Description
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated English teacher to join a Catholic school in St Albans, Melbourne's West, starting in Term 1, 2025. This full-time role involves teaching English to students in Years 7-10 within a growing school community. Despite the expanding student population, the school maintains a small, close-knit environment that fosters collaboration and active learning. Located conveniently near public transport, this school offers the perfect setting for a teacher passionate about making a difference. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this vibrant educational community!
Key duties:
- Designing and delivering lessons that focus on developing advanced language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing under the Victorian Curriculum.
- Teaching concepts of text analysis, interpreting literature, discussing themes, characters, and literary techniques, and fostering a deeper appreciation for literature, writing sophisticated essays, engaging in debates, and delivering presentations.
- Introducing students to a wide range of literary genres and texts from various cultural and historical contexts.
- Teaching grammar, syntax, and language conventions to help students refine their writing and communication skills.
- Encouraging critical thinking and analysis of texts by teaching students to question, evaluate, and interpret information critically.
- Nurturing students' creativity and imagination through activities such as creative writing workshops, poetry analysis, and storytelling exercises.
- Teaching students research skills and methodologies to conduct independent inquiries and investigations.
- Collaborating with colleagues, to share resources, strategies, and best practices for teaching first language English effectively.
Skills & Experience:
- Current VIT registration
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)
- Previous Catholic school experience highly regarded
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary English in Australia advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
- Teaching English to students in Years 7-10.
- Collaborating with an approachable and transparent leadership team.
- Actively participating in the planning and coordination of the Science faculty.
- Competitive salary based on expertise and commitment.
The School:
- Approximately 500 students across Years 7-10.
- Strong academic performance.
- Diverse and multicultural student and staff body.
- Approachable management with smaller team structures for better planning and support.
- Extensive opportunities for professional development.
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
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.
