Job Description
About the Role:
Are you looking for a Leadership position in 2025? Tradewind are proud to be assisting a well-respected Catholic Secondary school starting in 2025 in Melbourne's West region in a full-time opportunity. This pivotal role focuses on promoting student well-being, academic success, and spiritual growth, including pastoral care, monitoring progress, enforcing discipline, and fostering collaboration among teachers, leadership, and parents. This role also involves classroom teaching with any methods welcomed. The school maintains a close-knit, supportive environment nestled in peaceful gardens and boasts an excellent teacher and student learning culture.
Key duties:
- Implement explicit instructional practice.
- Identify and implement strategies, support and liaise with relevant staff to improve student learning outcomes and social emotional wellbeing.
- Promote and celebrate College Growth Habits for students.
- Monitor and utilise data and liaise with stakeholders to support and track the learning journey of students
- Develop and lead a case management approach to support students with complex wellbeing, learning and behavioural issues and where necessary.
- Collaborate with all House Leaders, Director - Student Services, and with other stakeholders as required, on the development and delivery of the patrols Program.
- Promote and support College policies and expectations with the school community in relation to uniform, attendance, completion of learning tasks and assessments.
- Actively promote the growth and development of a caring and Gospel based Catholic identity and House Spirit through prayer, liturgy and Mass.
- Hold regular student lead House assemblies to promote spirit, Catholic identity and a sense of belonging Foster House identity that builds positive
- Act as a Child Safety Officer and liaise with others in Leadership positions within the College in relation to child safety and protection
- Develop strong collaborative teams aligned with the vision, mission and strategic plan of the College
- Be an active member of the Wellbeing forum
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Hold a valid VIT registration
- Leadership experience within a Catholic Secondary School setting in Australia
- Minimum 4-year bachelor's degree containing a teaching qualification, with further study an advantage
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years from upper management
- An understanding and appreciation of Catholic teachings, values, and traditions are essential for teaching within the Catholic system, or a preparedness to be working within this system
Offering:
- Full-time role starting in 2025.
- Combination of Leadership and teaching
- Oversee and lead single year levels within the middle secondary cohort.
- Support and guide the academic, pastoral, and behavioural development of your year level.
- Collaborate closely with transparent and supportive leadership to drive year-level initiatives.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and coordination of the Language faculty.
- Competitive salary package aligned with expertise, leadership experience, and dedication.
The School:
- Excellent 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
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.
