Teaching Opportunity at a Respected Independent Grammar School
The Role:
Tradewind is seeking a passionate and dedicated English teacher to join a highly respected independent grammar school in Melbourne's West. This co-educational institution, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to holistic student development, offers a full-time, ongoing position starting immediately.
Join a dynamic learning community where innovation meets tradition, with access to outstanding resources, supportive leadership, and exceptional professional growth opportunities. If you are eager to inspire and challenge young minds in an engaging and collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Requirements:
* Have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
* Teaching Qualifications.
* Current VIT registration.
* Have at least 2 years experience teaching Secondary English in Australia.
* Ability to provide contact details for at least two education-based references from within the last 5 years.
Benefits:
* Be part of a school which prides itself on professionalism, diligence and the quality of its staff.
* Starting as a full-time, ongoing role from now.
* Work with students from years 7-10 - exact year levels can be discussed.
About the School:
Around 3500 students spanning across three campuses from Kinder to Year 12.
Exceptional facilities elevating the overall teaching and learning experience.
Highly respected school with a high level of professionalism and care.
Abundant opportunities for professional development.
High level student engagement and performance.
How to Apply:
To apply, submit your application via email or phone number provided in the job description.