Lower Secondary English Teacher

1 week ago

Point Cook, Victoria, Australia Tradewind Australia Full time

Contract Type:

  • Permanent
  • Location:


Point Cook, Victoria, Australia
  • Industry:


 Education
  • Salary:


AU$ AU$115000 per annum
  • Start Date:


 Flexible
  • Reference:
  • TRD _ Contact Name:
  • Tahlia de Van der Schueren
  • Job Published:
  • Feb 16, 2024
    About the Role:

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Lower Secondary English teacher to join a progressive P-9 school in Point Cook, situated in Melbourne's thriving West.

This role centres on teaching students in years 7-9, collaborating closely with a dynamic English faculty known for its innovation and supportiveness.

This role offers the perfect blend of professional support, collaborative opportunities, and a stimulating classroom environment, making it an ideal fit for passionate educators seeking to make a meaningful impact.


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.

Skills & Experience:

  • Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
  • Must hold a valid and uptodate VIT registration
  • Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
  • Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary English
  • Ability to provide contact details for two educationbased references from within the last 5 years (studentteacher mentors are acceptable).

Offering:


 Flexible term 1 start

  • Instructing students in years 7
  • Collaborating with approachable and transparent leadership
  • Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise and time dedication

The School:

  • Around 1300 students spanning from Foundation to Grade
  • An approachable management team and smaller team structures facilitating effective planning and support
  • Abundant opportunities for professional development

Why work with Tradewind?

The Benefits:

  • 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


Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region.

We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers.

Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.

How to apply:

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

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