Economics Teacher

**About Bialik College**

Bialik College is a cross-communal Jewish Zionist school, embracing an inclusive approach to Judaism. All students attend one campus in Hawthorn, creating a close-knit community of students and learners from as young as three months old in our Children’s Centre, three years old in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in the Senior School. Students come from throughout Melbourne, with a sizeable majority from the Caulfield area, with many travelling to school on public transport or Bialik buses.

Bialik celebrates diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and has a thriving culture based on community and excellence in education. Our workforce is comprised of employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds. Applicants of any faith (or no faith) are encouraged to apply.

Bialik College is committed to child safety. We recognise the importance of, and our responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of all children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing.

**About the role**

This is a **12-month maternity leave** cover position, commencing in **Term 1, 2025.**

**What you'll be doing**
- Plan and deliver high-quality VCE Economics and middle-school Commerce lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and learning objectives
- Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to support their academic growth
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine teaching strategies and resources
- Contribute to the broader school community by participating in extracurricular activities and events
- Maintain accurate student records and adhere to school policies and procedures

**What we're looking for**
- Tertiary qualification in Economics or a related field, with a teaching certification
- Demonstrated experience in teaching Economics and Commerce at the secondary and VCE level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students
- A collaborative and flexible approach to working within a team environment
- A genuine passion for education and a commitment to student-centred learning

**Benefits**
- Up to 7 days of gifted leave per year (Jewish Holidays) in addition to public holidays and annual leave
- Permanent full-time staff entitled to a 25% school fee discount for their children (Kindergarten to Year 12). Permanent part-time employees (working more than 50% of FTE) will be entitled to a pro-rata fee discount
- Free private & secure onsite car parking with onsite security
- Free membership & access to onsite gym & swimming pool
- Onsite CanteenFree access to confidential wellbeing support including onsite psychologists, counsellors & external Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
Discounts at local retailers including - cafes’, car repairs & more
- Discounted rental rates for hiring school facilities including - Seminar Room, Gymnasium, Championship Basketball Courts, Outdoor FUTSAL, Netball & Tennis Courts
- Located close to the Monash Freeway & Tooronga Train Station