Job Description
The Role:
Tradewind is seeking a passionate and dedicated VCE English teacher to join a highly respected independent grammar school in Melbourne's West. This co-educational institution, known for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development, offers a full-time, ongoing role starting in Term 1, 2025.
Step into a vibrant learning community where innovation and tradition meet, with access to outstanding resources, supportive leadership, and professional growth opportunities. If you're driven to inspire and challenge young minds in a dynamic and engaging environment, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your teaching career.
Key Duties:
- Deliver lessons that align with the VCE English curriculum including teaching key concepts, texts, and skills prescribed for Units 1-4.
- Selecting appropriate texts, including novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction, for study based on VCAA guidelines.
- Teach how to critically analyse these texts, including exploring themes, characters, literary techniques, and socio-cultural contexts.
- Teaching students how to write analytical essays, including structuring arguments, incorporating textual evidence, and developing critical interpretations. Providing guidance on essay planning, drafting, and revision.
- Instructing students in the analysis of language use in a variety of texts, including media articles, speeches, and advertisements
- Facilitating class discussions, debates, and oral presentations to develop students' oral communication skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Planning and implementing strategies to prepare students for VCE English examinations, including the end-of-year exam (Units 3-4).
- Differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborating with colleagues, including other VCE English teachers and faculty members, to share resources, strategies, and best practices for teaching VCE English effectively.
Skills & Experience:
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Teaching Qualifications
- Current VIT registration
- Experience in teaching Secondary English in Australia essential, with VCE experience required
- Ability to provide contact details for at least two education-based references from within the last 5 years
Offering:
- Be part of a school which prides itself on professionalism, diligence and the quality of its staff
- Starting as a full-time, ongoing role from Term 1, 2025
- Work with students from years 10-12.
- Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise- $83k-125k + Super
The School:
- Around 3500 students spanning across three campuses from Kinder to Year 12
- Exceptional facilities elevating the overall teaching and learning experience
- Highly respected school with a high level of professionalism and care
- Abundant opportunities for professional development
- High level student engagement and performance
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-caliber 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, please submit your application by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Applications will be reviewed and screen upon submission.
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091 or email
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.
