Job Description
About the Role:
Catholic senior school in Melbourne's West, is seeking a committed VCE Legal Studies teacher to join their team. This full-time, ongoing position offers a flexible start date- either Term 4, 2025 or the beginning of the 2026 school year.
In this role, you will teach VCE Legal Studies to senior students, guiding them to develop strong analytical and evaluative skills, a sound understanding of the Australian legal system, and the confidence to apply their learning to real-world contexts. You will play a central role in supporting students as they prepare for VCE success and their future education or career pathways.
This school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and the professional support it provides to its teaching staff.
Key duties:
- Planning and delivering engaging and comprehensive lessons in VCE Legal Studies within the Victorian curriculum framework, covering topics such as criminal law, civil law, and legal studies in global contexts.
- Designing and administering assessments to measure students' understanding of legal concepts and their ability to apply legal reasoning and analysis.
- Facilitating inquiry-based learning experiences that encourage students to explore legal issues, analyse real-world scenarios, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Integrating current legal events and developments into the curriculum to keep content relevant and engaging for students.
- Assisting students in preparing for VCE Legal Studies exams, including providing study guides, practice exams, and exam strategies to help students succeed in their assessments.
- Collaborating with colleagues within the Legal Studies department and across other subject areas to share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and support students' holistic development
Skills & Experience:
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching VCE Legal Studies in Australia/NZ
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering
- Commencing as a full-time, position from Term 4, 2025 or in Term 1, 2026
- Modern school facilities
- Instructing VCE students in both years 11 and 12
- Engaging with accessible and transparent leadership
- Contributing to the planning and coordination of the Humanities faculty
- Salary commensurate with demonstrated expertise and time commitment
The School:
- Around 900 students spanning year 11 and 12
- 5 minutes walk from public transport/train
- Excellent facilities
- An approachable management team and smaller team structures facilitating effective planning and support
- Abundant 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 Schueren 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.
