Job Description
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Year Level Leader (POL 3) starting in 2025 at a small, supportive, multicultural Catholic Secondary School in Melbourne's inner West. This pivotal role focuses on promoting student well-being, academic success, and spiritual growth, including pastoral care, monitoring progress, enforcing discipline, and fostering collaboration among teachers, leadership, and parents. Despite a growing student body, the school maintains a close-knit, supportive environment. Conveniently located near public transport, this role is perfect for educators passionate about making a meaningful impact. Join this dynamic school community!
Key duties:
- Implement explicit instructional practice.
- Adhere to State and National course requirements including the standards of professional practice - Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSIL) and Victorian Institute for Teaching (VIT).
- Meet directly with the leadership team within the school to develop formal and informal student leadership
- Communicate relevant information to various staff regarding students' social, emotional, physical, and academic wellbeing.
- Be responsible for the organisation and administration of House assemblies, activities, celebration of events, sharing/delegating any of these duties as deemed appropriate.
- Ensure appropriate behaviour management strategies are implemented and applied when students fail to meet expectations.
- Support staff in developing strategies for dealing with difficult students.
- Act as a conduit for parents/guardians/carers, College teaching and administrative staff regarding the learning and wellbeing of individual students. Liaise with parents/guardians/carers matters concerning when a student's behaviour or progress is of serious concern.
- Maintain accurate, current student records, detailed information of student incidents, parent/teacher discussions and referrals on Simon.
- Monitor student behaviour, uniform, lateness and absenteeism and relevant learning issues. * Support teachers in parent meetings and provide pastoral support to staff when aware of the need.
- Provide leadership for all involved in teaching including mentoring, collaborating, and sharing information to encourage continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning for students. * Attend Parent Support Group (PSG) meetings for students in your House as required
Skills & Experience:
- Must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Hold a valid VIT registration.
- Strong understanding of the Victorian Curriculum, with experience teaching in Victoria or Australia.
- Hold a minimum 4-year bachelor's degree in education or equivalent, with further study considered an advantage. * Ability to provide two education-based references from upper management, within the last 5 years.
- Familiarity with Catholic teachings, values, and traditions, or a willingness to work within the Catholic education system.
- Proven leadership experience in a Secondary educational setting, ideally in Australia
Offering:
- Full-time role starting immediately, with ongoing opportunities into 2025.
- Oversee and lead single year levels within the middle secondary cohort.
- Support and guide the academic, pastoral, and behavioural development of your year level.
- Collaborate closely with transparent and supportive leadership to drive year-level initiatives.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and coordination of the Language faculty.
- Competitive salary package aligned with expertise, leadership experience, and dedication.
The School:
- Approximately 500 students across Years 7-10.
- Strong academic performance.
- Diverse and multicultural student and staff body.
- Approachable management with smaller team structures for better planning and support.
- Extensive opportunities for professional development.
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 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.
