Secondary Teacher: Hpe (Term 2, 2024)

Our Environment

St Virgil’s College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 school for boys, founded in 1911 and conducted by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The aim of the College is to support parents in educating their sons within the Catholic tradition and the spirit of Edmund Rice. 

The St Virgil’s Junior School (Kindergarten to Year 6) is located in Patrick Street, Hobart, adjacent to St Mary’s Cathedral.  The secondary campus (Year 7 to 12) is situated on an expansive property at Main Rd, Austins Ferry. 

Providing a K-12 pathway for boys education, and with our recent growth and development, the College is seeking experienced and motivated teaching staff.

All roles within the College are informed by the mission of a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. 

The Job

Teachers will work with the Heads of Departments and other teachers to develop engaging curriculum in line with the requirements of the Australian Curriculum and to follow the College’s assessment and reporting guidelines. 

The position will need to exhibit a personal commitment to the mission and vision of St Virgil's College and work within the confines of Commonwealth Privacy legislation. 

Key Selection Criteria 

The Key Selection Criteria that will be used to select the successful applicant include:

1. Demonstrated understanding and respect for the Catholic educational philosophy of St Virgil's College. 
2. Demonstrated ability to successfully plan and deliver both theory and practical application in food and Hospitality that enhance educational outcomes for boys.
3. Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to teach within the specified subject areas.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the major educational issues impacting upon boys
5. Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the Catholic and EREA philosophy and ethos of education.

Personal Qualities

• Friendly, positive manner and disposition. 
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to problem solve and to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school

Our Expectations

St Virgil's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore successful applicants must be willing to undergo and complete child protection screening and onboarding. This includes checks with past employers before commencement and you must hold a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP).

To Apply

Applications should be submitted via www.stvirgils.tas.edu.au/employment

Applications should include an application letter, current CV and a two-page maximum response addressing the key selection criteria for the position and be addressed to the Principal, Mr Jon Franzin.       

More information on the position, including a comprehensive position description, is provided under the employment section of the College Website.                         

Application period closes by 5.00pm, 23 April 2024.