Job Description
The Role:
A well-respected Catholic secondary school in Point Cook is seeking a passionate and dedicated Junior Italian/English teacher to join their team immediately.
This flexible contract position runs until the end of the year and can be tailored to suit your needs-whether you prefer part-time or full-time Junior students.
Join a school renowned for its terrific leadership and modern facilities, providing a supportive environment where both students and staff flourish. If you're an enthusiastic educator eager to inspire and make a real difference, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Key Duties:
Italian Language (LOTE) Instruction:
- Plan and deliver engaging secondary-level Italian lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, incorporating vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and cultural elements.
- Use interactive teaching methods and assessments to support language acquisition and student progress.
- Collaborate with staff on cross-curricular projects and engage in ongoing professional development.
English:
- Design and deliver 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.
- Nurturing students' creativity and imagination through activities such as creative writing workshops, poetry analysis, and storytelling exercises.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Hold a valid VIT registration
- Catholic Accreditation favourable but not essential
- Experience in English/Italian LOTE advantageous- graduates welcome to apply
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years Highly developed interpersonal skills
- 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:
- Start immediately
- Teach students in Year 7, in modern facilities
- Engage collaboratively with the Italian/English faculties
- Work alongside approachable and transparent leadership
- Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment
The School
- Approximately 2,400 students across years 7-12, spread over two campuses
- Outstanding facilities for students and teachers
- Generous protected planning time allocations
- Comprehensive training and welcoming of new staff
- Robust teacher and student well-being programs, ensuring care for all
Why work with Tradewind?
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 of providing high calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping to pursue a rewarding career. 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 the Tahlia Schueren at the 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 background and people with disability and lived experience to apply
