Job Description
About the Role:
Exciting opportunity for passionate Junior English and Humanities teacher. Tradewind is working with a leading F-9 school in Point Cook, located in Melbourne's West, to fill a full-time, ongoing position starting in Term 2, 2025. You'll be teaching English and Humanities to students in Years 7-9 at this International Baccalaureate school, which is committed to delivering a high-quality, student-cantered education. This is a great chance to be part of a supportive school community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Don't miss out on this rewarding career move
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:
- Must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration is essential
- Proven experience teaching secondary English in Australia
- Ability to provide two education-based references from the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable)
Offering:
- This role offers a full-time, ongoing contract starting in Term 2, 2025, within s collaborative leadership.
- Teaching students in grades 7-9 within a supportive and collaborative teaching team.
- New campus dedicated to years 7-9
- Work alongside an accessible and transparent leadership team, ensuring clear communication and guidance.
- Competitive salary, reflective of your experience and dedication to the role.
The School:
- Educating around 1,500 students from Foundation to Year 9, providing a International Baccalaureate educational approach
- New Campus for secondary levels with plans for future development
- Equipped with cutting-edge facilities that enhance both teaching and student engagement.
- Supportive leadership and small, efficient teams, ensuring a collaborative and organized approach to planning and classroom support.
- Extensive professional development opportunities, fostering continual growth and learning for staff.
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
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren 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.
