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Luther College is a faith-based coeducational secondary school located in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon Hills, just minutes from the picturesque Yarra Valley. Set on 30 acres, our lush, beautiful grounds together with an extensive range of modern facilities offers students the ideal place to learn, grow and achieve their personal best.
Driving innovative, contemporary teaching and learning, our college is committed to providing rich, personalised learning experiences that encourage student agency and develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes young people need to contribute confidently to community.
Luther College is proud to offer a values-based, Lutheran educational service that promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.
An Opportunity
Luther College seeks to appoint the services of a highly motivated professional classroom Religious Education/Christian Studies teacher to join our talented learning team, commencing Monday 15 July 2024 and finishing Friday 20 September 2024. This is a fixed term, full time teaching position covering long service.
The successful candidate will have a high level of understanding and experience of restorative practices and psychology of positive education that enhance student engagement in alignment with pedagogical and wellbeing practices.
About You
You are a teacher who is always learning and improving your practice, passionate about supporting students to become independent in their learning. A teacher who is committed to the holistic development of students in partnership with parents. A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills, you are aware of your impact on all community members and intuitively adjust your style to meet the needs of our students and families.
Benefits You Can Expect
Our people are the backbone of our enviable community and culture, and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make. Examples include:
- Eligibility to receive gifted leave in recognition of performance
- 15 days personal carer's leave per year
- Access to 16 weeks paid parental leave (some conditions apply)
- Fee relief for student tuition fees (some conditions apply)
- Approximately 5 days paid professional development per year
- Genuine opportunities for growth and development through mentoring and professional development
Please apply via the college employment webpage, addressing your application to the Principal, uploading the following documentation:
- A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (please refer to the Position Description)
- Resume
- References
- Evidence of a valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, which will need to be transferred to Luther College if successfully appointed
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia (copy of your passport or birth certificate)
For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 9724 2006.
The college reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.
Applicants must be willing to support the college's approach to excellence in Christian co-education.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
All students who attend Luther College have a right to feel and to be safe. The wellbeing and safety of all students in our care is our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. The college has a commitment to child safety and all staff will be responsible for understanding, applying and promoting the college's commitment to child safety, and its related policies and procedures.
Luther College requires all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and comply with the college's Child Protection Program as a prerequisite condition of employment.
Visit our website for more information and for a copy of our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Program - Child Safety Adult Code of Conduct ( ).
