Job Description
About the Role:
Tradewind is partnering with a great Secondary School in Taylor's Lakes, situated in Melbourne's western suburbs, to offer an exciting English teaching role for Years 7-10, starting in Term, 2025.
Join a thriving school community of approximately 1,400 students from Years 7-12, where innovation and collaboration are celebrated. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a recent graduate, you'll benefit from a supportive environment that values professional development, mentoring, and access to top-tier resources.
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:
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Current VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary English in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- A full-time position starting Term 1, 2025
- Instructing students across years 7-10
- Interacting with approachable and transparent leadership
- Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise, ranging from $78,000 to $116,000
- Continuing opportunities for professional development
The School:
- Nestled in the heart of Taylor's Lakes with easy access to public transport
- Enjoy the friendly atmosphere fostered by an approachable management team and smaller team structures.
- Engage in collaborative planning using our innovative model, with exciting 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-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
