Teacher Of English And Humanities To Year 9

The applicant we are seeking will be a passionate educator, within the English and Humanities Faculties, with the ability to teach English, English Literature, Humanities and Religion subjects to Year 9 students. 

Commencing in April 2024, this position is based at our Year 9 Centre in Taylors Lakes, is fulltime and offers ongoing tenure as a teacher at the College. 

Position Relationships

• Principal
• Deputy Principal Head of Canowindra Campus
• Head of Year 9
• Deputy Head of Year 9
• Head of Learning Year 9
• Head of Faculty - Humanities Years 7- 12
• Head of Faculty - English Years 7- 12
• Year 9 Level Leaders
• Learning Development and Support Leader Years 9-12
• Year 9 Academic Staff
• Year 9 Administrative Staff 
• Students

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes. 
• Collaborate with colleagues to engage in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
• Provide effective pastoral care to students as a subject teacher and/or Mentor.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the Head of Year 9, Deputy Head of Year 9, Head of Learning, Heads of Faculty, Deputy Principal or Principal.

Key Selection Criteria

Year 9 Teachers will be expected to have: 

• Enthusiasm for the ethos of the College, and a sense of excitement about learning for themselves as well as for their students.
• Detailed knowledge of Australian Curriculum and VCE requirements as relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching at Year 9.
• Well-developed classroom management and communication skills, combined with an ability to engage students.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of the social, relational, attitudinal, physical and cognitive development of Year 9 students.
• Skills in negotiating the curriculum, managing group work and catering for a wide range of interests, learning styles and abilities.
• An ability to incorporate information and communication technologies as an integral part of curriculum.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes.
• Support for and capacity to develop and maintain a positive tone and a classroom culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and College Values.
• Ongoing commitment to professional learning in the current theories and methodologies in academic performance and student well-being.
• Collaborative and proactive approaches to handling day to day matters.
• Willingness to contribute to Assemblies and Chapel Services.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experiences 

• Suitable teaching qualifications and relevant experience.
• Postgraduate qualifications, preferably at the Masters level will be highly regarded.
• A sound knowledge of, or experience in a comparable independent school setting will be highly regarded.

Conditions of Employment 

• All teachers will hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• All education support staff will have a current Working with Children’s Card (Employee).
• It is expected that all staff will support the Christian ethos of the College.
• Overnewton College is an equal opportunity employer and enforces nondiscrimination and safe working policies. All staff must be aware of and able to work within Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation. The College’s campuses are smoke free.
• Overnewton College has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing child safety, children’s well-being and protecting children from abuse. Ministerial order 870 requires Overnewton College to implement child safety standards and to accommodate and take the needs of all children (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities and children who are vulnerable) into account when creating a child safe environment. All staff must comply with Overnewton College’s Child Safe policies and related policies and procedures and taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. 

Application and Selection Process 

Application Process

Written applications should be emailed to **************@overnewton.vic.edu.au and should include: 

• A brief cover letter of no more than one page;
• A CV, of no more than 5 pages, documenting all qualifications plus key responsibilities and achievements in previous roles;
• A candidate statement, of no more than 2 pages, which summarises your educational philosophy and experience relevant to the key responsibilities of the role;
• The contact details of three referees, one of whom should be your current line manager. 

Note that referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

Selection Process

A preliminary short list of applicants will be prepared, and first round interviews conducted by a panel. Final appointments are made by the Principal or delegate. 

Details of employment conditions can be discussed with the Principal or delegate at final interview. 

Applications will be processed upon receipt.