Job Description
About the Role:
Join a Leading Independent Catholic Girls' School as a VCE English Teacher in 2025! Tradewind is proud to partner with a prestigious Independent Catholic Girls' School in Melbourne's West, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced VCE English teacher. This full-time position, commencing in Term 1, 2025, focuses on guiding Year 12 students through their final year of English studies.
Be part of a vibrant, supportive school community that values professionalism, fosters a strong sense of collaboration, and prioritizes staff well-being. This role offers an exceptional environment to inspire academic excellence while shaping the next generation of empowered young women.
Key duties:
- Designing and delivering 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.
- Teaching students 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:
- Must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration is essential
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching English at VCE level in Australia
- Catholic school experience advantageous
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Join an excellent Independent Catholic school for 2025
- Commencement from Term 1 in a full time role
- Work with students in Year 12
- 10-minute walk from public transport
- Excellent school culture and professional work environment
The School:
- 7-12 Independent Girls school with around 850 students
- Well respected and inclusive school within the local community
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities for all staff
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 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 background and people with disability and lived experience to apply
