Lote: German Teacher

Teacher of

LOTE:
German (Middle School Years & VCE)
Yirramboi Campus, Keilor

Full-time parental leave replacement position

Commencing 20 November 2023 to 11 December 2024

ABOUT OVERNEWTON COLLEGE
Overnewton Anglican Community College is a co-educational Preparatory to Year 12 College catering for

approximately 2,000 students across two campuses, Canowindra located in Taylors Lakes and Yirramboi in Keilor.***Overnewton Anglican Community College strives to be an inclusive learning community, providing a respectful

environment where students aspire to excellence in a broad range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities. We

value our Christian foundation, and the importance of parents as active members of our College family as we work

together, endeavoring to prepare each of our students to be mentally, physically and spiritually ready for life.

All staff participate in the full life of Overnewton College, including being supportive of our Christian ethos and

contributing to the breadth and depth of our student and staff programs. Joining Overnewton College means being

part of an inspiring, caring and professional community, innately believing that students are at the centre of our

decisions.

Position Description

Position Title
Teacher of

LOTE:
German

Campus Yirramboi Campus, Keilor

Time Fraction Full-Time

Reports to Head of Middle School, Head of Senior School, Head of Languages

Position

summary
Overnewton College strives to be a Lighthouse school for languages and cultural

understanding.

The successful applicant will teach

LOTE:
German to Years 7,8,10 and at a

VCE Level.

Key

Responsibilities:

• Teach classes, as allocated
• Undertake the customary share of supervisory duties
• Undertake other professional responsibilities as the College may reasonably require

Key Qualities The teacher we are seeking will have the following qualities:

• 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

• A passion for engaging every student and demonstrated ability to bring out the best in

them

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching at relevant levels
• Excellent general teaching skills and studentcentred conceptions of knowledge
• Strong understanding and appreciation of the social, relational, attitudinal, physical and

cognitive development students at relevant year levels

• Skills in negotiating the curriculum, managing group work and catering for a wide

range of interests, learning styles and abilities

• An ability to incorporate digital technologies as an integral part of curriculum
• Collaborative and proactive approaches to handling day to day matters
• Willingness to contribute to Assemblies and Chapel Services

Relevant Skills,

Knowledge and

Experience

• VCE Experience is required
• Experience teaching middle years students will be highly valued
• Experience with VCAL especially Literacy and Numeracy would be an advantage

Qualifications - VIT Registration essential

Conditions of

Employment

• All teachers will hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

(VIT).

• All Education Support Staff will hold a current Working with Children (WWC)

Card (Employee).

• It is expected that all staff will support the Christian ethos of an Anglican school.
• Overnewton College is an equal opportunity employer and enforces non

- discrimination and safe working policies. All staff must be aware of, and be able to
work within, Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity

Legislation.

• Overnewton College's campuses are smoke free.
• Overnewton College has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to

providing child safety, children's wellbeing 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

Process

and should include:
- a brief cover letter of no more than one page
- 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.

been received after two working days, please contact Natalie Dedman

In the first instance, further enquiries about this position should be directed to the Director of

Human Resources,

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