AddressOur School is an exciting and progressive place to be. We are seeking an outstanding Italian Teacher (Foundation -Yr 12) with a passion for inquiry-based learning to join our supportive pastoral community.
In addition to being an innovative educator, dedicated to building relationships and empowering our learners, applicants must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to:
- The Catholic Faith
- Catholic Education
- Exemplary Learning & Teaching Practice
- Pedagogy of Inquiry
As a skilled Italian Teacher you will:
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to effectively implement the curriculum
• Give appropriate time to lesson planning and organisation
• Understand state and national course requirements
• Keep accurate records of student attendance
• Embrace the use of information and communications technologies to enhance learning
• Engage in learning progress discussions
• Write formal academic reports that conform to report writing guidelines
• Monitor the progress of each student and provide meaningful and
regular feedback to each student on their progress
• Liaise with appropriate support staff in the implementation of the curriculum
• Be familiar with and comply with the school's child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety
• Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students.
• Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing.
• Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing
• Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values
• Implement strategies which promote a healthy and positive learning environment
• Attend school liturgical celebrations where possible
• Plan, develop, review and evaluate curriculum in subject areas and at year levels which you teach
• Ensure the diverse needs of learners is considered during curriculum development
• Develop assessment instruments in a collegial manner where whole group testing takes place
• Evaluate digital learning materials and make recommendations to subject coordinators about their implementation
• Create and evaluate online resources for the purposes of enriching the curriculum
• Attend subject meetings as scheduled
• Have current knowledge of curriculum initiatives in your teaching areas
• Keep abreast of regularly updated information from the VCAA
• Commit to ongoing professional development in your teaching areas
• Be open to researching areas of interest relevant to directions provided in the school’s strategic plan
• Continue development of ICT skills as technologies evolve
• Participate in the staff appraisal process
• Be an active member of relevant professional associations
• Support collegial learning by acting as a mentor or supervising and supporting a student teacher after consultation
• Support and be involved in the co-curricular program, as required
• Proactively encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities
• Act as a role model for participating students
• Keep accurate records of student attendance and participation within the
co-curricular activity
• Create and maintain a safe environment in which students may enjoy
their participation
• Oversee the provision and care of relevant equipment materials and first aid requirements
