Are you a passionate English educator in search of a rewarding teaching opportunity? Tradewind is collaborating with an excellent Catholic School in the Werribee area, actively seeking a committed English teacher to join their team starting in term 2, on a full-time basis. This role offers potential opportunities to teach English with one other methods, and even VCE classes if desired. As the designated English instructor for students in years 7-10, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact and pave the way for ongoing opportunities in the future. Don't miss out on the opportunity to become a valued member of this exceptional school community.Key duties:
- Designing and delivering lessons that focus on developing advanced language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing under the Victorian Curriculum.
- Teaching concepts of text analysis, interpreting literature, discussing themes, characters, and literary techniques, and fostering a deeper appreciation for literature, writing sophisticated essays, engaging in debates, and delivering presentations.
- Introducing students to a wide range of literary genres and texts from various cultural and historical contexts.
- Teaching grammar, syntax, and language conventions to help students refine their writing and communication skills.
- Encouraging critical thinking and analysis of texts by teaching students to question, evaluate, and interpret information critically.
- Nurturing students' creativity and imagination through activities such as creative writing workshops, poetry analysis, and storytelling exercises.
- Teaching students research skills and methodologies to conduct independent inquiries and investigations.
- Collaborating with colleagues, to share resources, strategies, and best practices for teaching first language English effectively.
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary English in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Teaching students in years 7-10
- Teaching 7-10 English
- Commencement from Term 2
- Join a school community that is actively growing and evolving
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise
- Well respected school within the wider community
- Excellent facilities on large acreage
- Year 7-12 School with around 1800 students
- Excellent school facilities and secure teacher parking
- Highly collaborative teaching environment
- Willing to support teachers wanting to achieve Catholic accreditation
- Clear behaviour structures for students
- Low staff turn over
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school within the local community
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- 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