Teacher, English

**Teacher, English**

**About Us**

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 an engaging and enthusiastic classroom English Teacher to join our talented learning team, commencing in Term 3, 2023. This is a fixed term, part time teaching position, approximately 0.50 FTE.

**About You**

You are a teacher who is always learning and improving your practise, passionate about supporting students to become independent in their learning, committed to the holistic development of students who is focused on partnering with parents in achieving this. A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills, you are aware of your impact on all community members and intuitively adjust your style to meet cultural and stakeholder needs.

**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 (pro rata)
- Access to 14 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
- Coffee lover? Enjoy coffee prepared onsite by our friendly Baristas at heavily subsidised prices

**The Application Process**
- 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)

**Applications close: May 19, 2023.**

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team on 9724 2008.

Applicants must be willing to support the college’s approach to excellence in Christian co-education.

**Our Commitment to Child Safety**

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.