Job Description
Is English your teaching passion? A committed Secondary English teacher is needed to join an accredited International Baccalaureate Islamic school in Tarneit, offering flexibility with a Term 3 start. Serving approximately 1600 students from years P-12, this exceptional school welcomes both graduates and experienced teachers. With a strong emphasis on maintaining excellent student behaviour and fostering a supportive environment, teachers of any faith are warmly welcomed.
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 have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Hold VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching secondary English advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (including upper management reference)
Offering:
- Teaching general English to students in years 7-10
- Join a school community that is actively growing and evolving- welcoming of any faith
- Flexible start in Term 3
- Terrific staff and student culture
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $75,000 to $115,000
The School:
- International Baccalaureate Accredited School
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school within the local community
- Collaborative planning model with 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-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.
