Job Description
The Role:
Are you passionate about teaching Food Technology and eager to make a real impact? Tradewind is partnering with a Catholic school in Sunbury to offer a full-time teaching position for Years 7-10, commencing in Term 1, 2026 with the potential for an ongoing appointment.
The school embraces innovative practices, including a recently introduced vertical curriculum, giving new educators the opportunity to shape and contribute to a progressive model of teaching and learning. Recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice in 2023 and 2024, the school is committed to supporting and valuing both staff and students.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and grow your teaching career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Duties
Food Technology:
- Work with others to develop a comprehensive food technology curriculum in alignment with educational standards and objectives for students in years 7 and 10.
- Create engaging and informative lesson plans that cover various aspects of food technology, including cooking techniques, nutrition, and food safety.
- Instruct students on proper food safety and hygiene practices, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Teach students how to safely and effectively use kitchen equipment, including ovens, stovetops, knives, and other culinary tools.
- Integrate nutrition education into the curriculum, educating students about the nutritional value of foods and promoting healthy eating habits.
- Stay updated on current trends in the food industry, incorporating relevant and contemporary practices into the curriculum.
- Establish and maintain a positive and organized learning environment in the kitchen, managing student behaviour effectively.
- Collaborate with other food technology teachers, to enhance the overall culinary education experience.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Hold a valid VIT registration
- Experience in Food technology advantageous in Australia/NZ- graduates welcome to apply
- Understanding of the Vic Curriculum- experience teaching in Vic/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:
- Start from Term 1, 2026
- Instructing students in years 7-10
- Teaching Food Technology but open to other methods
- Collaborating with approachable and transparent leadership
- Experience a unique College among nature, with contemporary facilities and historic sites.
- Be part of our next chapter of growth in a new shift to a vertical curriculum
The School
- Approximately 1600 students ranging from year 7-12
- Terrific mix of modern and heritage facilities
- 2024 winner of 5-Star Employers of Choice
- Future-focussed learning with a modern approach
- Authentic school community, where building relationships with students is key
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
